France Fertility Rate
1.61 births per woman▼ −0.05 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Fertility Rate in France fell to 1.61 births per woman in Dec 2024 from 1.66 births per woman in Dec 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.61 births per woman | 1.66 births per woman | 2.89 births per womanDec 1963 | 1.61 births per womanDec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | 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 |
| Life Expectancy | 82.98 years | 82.83 years | 82.98 years | 69.87 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in France averaged 1.86 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 2.89 births per woman in Dec 1963 and a record low of 1.61 births per woman in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
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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