France: Total Population, by year
YearNumber of people,
in millions
202368.04
202267.84
202167.64
202067.44
201967.26
201866.99
201766.77
201666.60
201566.42
201466.13
201365.56
201265.24
201164.93
201064.61
200964.30
200863.96
200763.60
200663.19
200562.73
200462.25
200361.82
200261.38
200160.94
200060.51
199960.12
199859.89
199759.69
199659.48
199559.28
199459.07
199358.85
199258.57
199158.28
199057.99
198957.66
198857.33
198757.01
198656.72
198556.44
198456.17
198355.90
198255.57
  • Region: France
  • Time period: 1982 to 2023
  • Published: Jan 2023

Data Analysis and Insights

Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | Published by: Statistico | About Us | Data sources

Steady Population Growth

France experienced a consistent annual growth in population, with an increase of approximately 0.2 million people each year from 2000 to 2023.

Acceleration in Recent Years

The population growth rate slightly accelerated in the last decade, with an increase from 65.24 million in 2012 to 68.04 million in 2023, indicating a more rapid rise compared to previous periods.

Millennium Milestone

The turn of the millennium marked a significant population milestone, with the total count crossing 60 million to reach 60.51 million in 2000.

Long-term Growth Trend

Over a span of 23 years, from 2000 to 2023, France's population grew by more than 7.5 million people, showcasing a robust long-term growth trend.

Decade Comparison

Comparing the first decade of the 2000s to the last decade recorded, the population growth was more pronounced in the 2020s, with an increase of 2.6 million from 2013 to 2023, versus 1.87 million from 2000 to 2010, highlighting an intensification of growth rate in recent years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the annual growth rate of population in France from 2000 to 2023?

France saw a consistent annual growth of approximately 0.2 million people each year from 2000 to 2023.

How has the population growth rate in France changed in recent years?

The population growth rate in France slightly accelerated in the last decade, increasing from 65.24 million in 2012 to 68.04 million in 2023.

What population milestone did France cross at the turn of the millennium?

At the turn of the millennium, France's population crossed the 60 million mark, reaching 60.51 million in 2000.

Terms and Definitions

Population Analysis refers to the study that aims to understand a population's size, structure, and distribution, and how it changes over time due to births, deaths, migration, and aging. These analyses can provide invaluable insights into demographic trends and patterns which can assist in policy-making, planning and research.

Population Trends refer to quantifiable patterns and changes seen over time in population statistics. These can demonstrate growth, stability, or decline in a population and are often connected to variables such as births, deaths, migration in or out of a region, and aging.

Total Population is a term used to denote the absolute number of individuals or inhabitants in a specified area. It is often used as a basic measure of a region's size and can be a determinant in distribution of resources, representation, and other significant policy decisions.

Demographics pertains to the statistical characteristics of a population. These often include age, sex, income, migration patterns and population growth. Such data is significant in the analysis of broader social and economic trends.

Population Structure refers to the composition of a population, typically broken down by categories such as age and sex. This structure provides a demographic snapshot at a point in time, which can be compared over time periods to identify trends.

Birth Rate is a demographic measure representing the number of live births per 1,000 of the population per year.

Death Rate refers to the number of deaths annually per 1,000 people in a population. It is an essential element for studying population trends as it directly relates to population growth or decline.

Migration refers to the movement of people from one geographical location to another with the intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new location. This change in population, whether inward (immigration) or outward (emigration), influences the population size and structure.

Aging Population is a demographic term that refers to a shift in the age distribution of a population towards older ages, usually indicated by an increase in the population's median and/or mean age, a decline in the proportion of the population composed of children, or a rise in the proportion of the population that is elderly.
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