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France Population Pyramid 1992

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1992
Population: 57,554,870

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-5 -1   1992  +1 +5

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Summary

France in 1992

As of 1992, France counted 57,554,870 inhabitants. A decade earlier, in 1982, the population was 54,582,408; it has grown by 5.4% since.

With a median age of 35.3 years, France had a youth dependency ratio of 30.5 and an old-age dependency ratio of 22.0 per 100 people of working age. This is a stationary pyramid — similar numbers in each age group up to the older cohorts, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

Ranks #19 of 201 by population Ranks #20 of 201 by median age Ranks #164 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for France
Population
57,554,870
Median age
35.3
0-14 %
20.0%
65+ %
14.4%
Child dependency
30.5
Old-age dependency
22.0
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Stationary
Population 2050
68,219,675
Population 2100
68,484,559
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.66

The fertility rate of France was 1.66 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 82.9

Life expectancy at birth was 82.9 years in 2023: 85.9 for women and 80.1 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Migration to and from France
Where immigrants come from (2024)

8,287,342 immigrants live in France, 12.5% of the population.

Algeria1,405,235
Morocco1,066,129
Portugal585,896
Tunisia444,223
Italy303,685
Where emigrants live (2024)

2,540,573 people born in France live in other countries.

United States of America253,094
Spain217,960
Belgium196,995
Switzerland195,100
United Kingdom174,571
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How France compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
France 57,554,870 35.3
Germany 80,934,898 37.8
Netherlands 15,276,785 34.8
Belgium 10,045,987 36.7
Austria 7,842,712 35.7
Frequently asked questions about France's population
How many people lived in France in 1992?
France had a population of 57,554,870 in 1992.
Is the population of France increasing or decreasing?
France's population grew 5.4% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 68,219,675 by 2050.
How old is the population of France?
France's median age is 35.3 years.
What share of France's population is over 65 or under 15?
14.4% of France's population is 65 or older, and 20.0% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does France have?
France's pyramid is stationary — similar-sized cohorts through the younger ages, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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