France Population
68.7M▲ +0.2M
Dec 2025 · Annual
France's total population rose to 68.72 million in 2025, up from 68.55 million a year earlier. The figure marks the highest level on record since the series began in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.7M | 68.6M | 68.7MDec 2025 | 47.4MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 63.3% | 63.0% | 63.3% | 51.6% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 42.1M | 42.1M | 42.1M | 29.4M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in France averaged 63.8M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 68.7M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 47.4M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The indicator is reported annually in millions for France, with the series spanning from 1960 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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