Rank #68 by World Population
🇫🇷France
France has a population of 68,372,286, ranking #68 in the world. The capital is Paris. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
68,372,286
Population
#68
World Rank
82.8
Life Expectancy
$44,700
GDP Per Capita
France, #68 by world population
France Population History (1960-2024)
The country of France had a population of 47,412,964 in 1960 and 68,551,653 in 2024, a 44.6% growth over 64 years. The peak was 68,551,653 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.58%.
68,551,653
Population (2024)
47,412,964
Population (1960)
68,551,653
Peak (2024)
0.58%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 47,412,964 |
| 1961 | 47,905,982 |
| 1962 | 48,389,516 |
| 1963 | 48,877,567 |
| 1964 | 49,401,492 |
| 1965 | 49,877,725 |
| 1966 | 50,311,637 |
| 1967 | 50,722,791 |
| 1968 | 51,112,980 |
| 1969 | 51,536,014 |
| 1970 | 52,007,169 |
| 1971 | 52,499,553 |
| 1972 | 52,962,356 |
| 1973 | 53,392,161 |
| 1974 | 53,746,571 |
| 1975 | 54,002,853 |
| 1976 | 54,232,383 |
| 1977 | 54,486,467 |
| 1978 | 54,734,030 |
| 1979 | 54,979,851 |
| 1980 | 55,274,184 |
| 1981 | 55,603,353 |
| 1982 | 55,806,789 |
| 1983 | 56,108,330 |
| 1984 | 56,383,085 |
| 1985 | 56,665,619 |
| 1986 | 56,956,002 |
| 1987 | 57,266,167 |
| 1988 | 57,598,186 |
| 1989 | 57,943,062 |
| 1990 | 58,261,012 |
| 1991 | 58,554,242 |
| 1992 | 58,846,584 |
| 1993 | 59,103,094 |
| 1994 | 59,324,863 |
| 1995 | 59,541,294 |
| 1996 | 59,754,504 |
| 1997 | 59,968,066 |
| 1998 | 60,190,684 |
| 1999 | 60,501,986 |
| 2000 | 60,918,661 |
| 2001 | 61,364,377 |
| 2002 | 61,812,142 |
| 2003 | 62,249,855 |
| 2004 | 62,707,588 |
| 2005 | 63,180,854 |
| 2006 | 63,622,342 |
| 2007 | 64,016,890 |
| 2008 | 64,375,116 |
| 2009 | 64,706,436 |
| 2010 | 65,026,211 |
| 2011 | 65,340,830 |
| 2012 | 65,657,659 |
| 2013 | 65,997,932 |
| 2014 | 66,312,067 |
| 2015 | 66,548,272 |
| 2016 | 66,724,104 |
| 2017 | 66,918,020 |
| 2018 | 67,158,348 |
| 2019 | 67,382,061 |
| 2020 | 67,601,110 |
| 2021 | 67,842,811 |
| 2022 | 68,184,457 |
| 2023 | 68,372,286 |
| 2024 | 68,551,653 |
Demographics
| Population | 68,372,286 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.28% |
| Urban Population | 78.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.66 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 82.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$44,700
GDP Per Capita
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
31.8
Gini Index (inequality)
70.6%
Trade (% of GDP)
117,109,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
11.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.28
Physicians per 1,000
3.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
85.3%
Internet Users
114
Mobile Subs per 100
126.9
People per km2
91,862
Net Migration
Environment
32.5%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
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France in global context
France is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
France has a population of 68,372,286, ranking #68 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.28%.
Life expectancy in France is 82.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 3.4 per 1,000 live births.
France's GDP per capita is $44,700. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
78.8% of France's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 126.9 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for France is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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