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France Population Pyramid 2040

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2040
Population: 67,938,904

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Summary

France in 2040

In 2040, France is projected to have a population of 67,938,904 people. Compared with 2030, when the projection stands at 67,107,691, that represents growth of 1.2% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 44.4 years, France would have a youth dependency ratio of 25.7 and an old-age dependency ratio of 46.5 per 100 people of working age. The narrow base of the pyramid marks a constrictive age structure: fertility below replacement level and a rising share of older people.

Ranks #27 of 201 by population Ranks #58 of 201 by median age Ranks #144 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
67,938,904
Median age
44.4
0-14 %
14.9%
65+ %
27.0%
Child dependency
25.7
Old-age dependency
46.5
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
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 67,938,904 44.4
Germany 80,551,736 49.1
Netherlands 19,062,983 44.7
Belgium 11,892,205 45.8
Switzerland 9,276,179 48.1
Frequently asked questions about France's population
How many people are projected to live in France in 2040?
UN projections put France's population at 67,938,904 in 2040.
Is France's population growing or shrinking?
France's population grew 1.2% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 68,219,675 by 2050.
What is the median age in France?
France's median age is 44.4 years.
How many children and older people live in France?
In France, 14.9% of people are under 15 and 27.0% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does France have?
France has a constrictive pyramid: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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