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France Population Pyramid 2047

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2047
Population: 68,229,076

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Summary

France in 2047

In 2047, France is projected to have a population of 68,229,077 people. Ten years before, in 2037, the projected population is 67,721,110 — 0.8% lower.

With a projected median age of 44.3 years, France would have a youth dependency ratio of 27.2 and an old-age dependency ratio of 48.4 per 100 people of working age. This is a constrictive pyramid — its base is narrower than its middle, the signature of sustained low birth rates and population ageing.

Ranks #29 of 201 by population Ranks #66 of 201 by median age Ranks #137 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
68,229,077
Median age
44.3
0-14 %
15.5%
65+ %
27.5%
Child dependency
27.2
Old-age dependency
48.4
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 68,229,077 44.3
Germany 79,034,281 49.2
Netherlands 19,016,273 46.0
Belgium 11,894,557 46.2
Switzerland 9,327,870 48.9
Frequently asked questions about France's population
What will the population of France be in 2047?
France is projected to have a population of 68,229,077 in 2047.
Is the population of France increasing or decreasing?
France's population grew 0.8% 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 44.3 years.
What share of France's population is over 65 or under 15?
27.5% of France's population is 65 or older, and 15.5% is under 15.
What shape is France's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
France's pyramid is constrictive — narrower at the base than the middle, the signature of sustained low fertility and population ageing.

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