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France· by the numbers

68,827,192
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing68,720,337 (World Bank, 2025) + +168,684/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 120 on Earth

France's population is 68,720,337 (2025) — the 23rd-largest in the world and the 4th-largest in Europe, growing by about 168,684 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

France Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#23 of 217
68,720,337
Area
547,030 km²
127.5 km² land area
GDP#7 of 186
$3.37T
GDP / capita
$48,986
2025
#7 economy overall
Price level#37 of 200
74 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.84%
1 in 120 people on Earth lives in France

France in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population68,720,337 people
#23 / 217
GDP$3.37T
#7 / 186
Average income$48,630 GNI per person
#22 / 182
Life expectancy83 years
#24 / 217
Average height178.6 cm (male)
#34 / 200
Median age41.8 years, half older
#33 / 220
Cleanest air8.23 µg/m³ PM2.5
#32 / 200
Safest countries1.3 homicides / 100k
#59 / 196
Most dangerous1.3 homicides / 100k
#135 / 196
Internet users88.7% of population online
#65 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

France's Population Growth

Yes — France's population rose by 168,684 people (+0.25%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.6 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

France Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
127.5 people / km²
538,950 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
41.8 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
83.0 years
M 80.2 · F 85.9
Average height2019
178.6 cm (male)
female 164.5 cm
Homicide rate2023
1.3 per 100,000
#59 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
8.2 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
78.8 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.6 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+91,737 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
22.5 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 33,315,959Female — 35,404,382
0-4 · Male: 1,752,3470-4 · Female: 1,675,5430-45-9 · Male: 1,880,4265-9 · Female: 1,795,6215-910-14 · Male: 2,070,30110-14 · Female: 1,975,55210-1415-19 · Male: 2,195,43315-19 · Female: 2,091,89515-1920-24 · Male: 2,200,03120-24 · Female: 2,092,19620-2425-29 · Male: 2,047,20225-29 · Female: 1,986,09925-2930-34 · Male: 1,910,65230-34 · Female: 1,923,29730-3435-39 · Male: 2,004,76535-39 · Female: 2,084,47035-3940-44 · Male: 2,035,48540-44 · Female: 2,134,82640-4445-49 · Male: 2,084,49545-49 · Female: 2,120,33945-4950-54 · Male: 2,212,28150-54 · Female: 2,269,99650-5455-59 · Male: 2,117,10755-59 · Female: 2,248,40655-5960-64 · Male: 2,071,83660-64 · Female: 2,248,87760-6465-69 · Male: 1,901,90465-69 · Female: 2,148,95065-6970-74 · Male: 1,713,45770-74 · Female: 2,031,42270-7475-79 · Male: 1,484,78475-79 · Female: 1,847,19975-7980+ · Male: 1,633,45380+ · Female: 2,729,69480+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Paris
2,138,551
2
Marseille
877,215
3
Lyon
520,774
4
Toulouse
511,684
5
Nice
342,669
6
Nantes
325,070
7
Marne La Vallée
318,325
8
Strasbourg
274,845
9
Bordeaux
265,328
10
Montpellier
248,252
11
Lille
238,695
12
Paris 15 Vaugirard
229,713

Where is France Located?

Capital
Paris
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language(s)
French, FRP, BR, CO, Catalan, Basque, OC
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Continent
43 countries in Europe →
Land area
538,950 km²
Area (GeoNames)
547,030 km²
Borders
8 countries
Shares a border with
SwitzerlandGermanyBelgiumLuxembourgItalyAndorraMonacoSpain

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Frequently asked

What is the population of France?

France's population is 68,720,337 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #23 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in France?

68,720,337 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is France's population density?

127.5 people per km², based on a land area of 538,950 km².

What is France ranked in population worldwide?

#23 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in France?

83.0 years on average (2024) — 80.2 for men, 85.9 for women.

What is France's GDP?

$3.37T, ranking #7 of 186 economies we track — $48,986 per capita.

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