France Population
Europe & Central Asia · 23rd most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
68,825,260
The population of France is about 68,825,260 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 68.8 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.83% of the world's people.
France is the 23rd most populous of 217 countries and territories. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.12% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2048 at about 69.7 million, then declining. Since 1960 (47.4 million) it has grown by 45%. Population density is 128 people per square kilometre. 79% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
68.8 million
Yearly change
+0.12%
World rank
23rd
Share of world
0.83%
Density
128/km²
Land area
538,950 km²
Life expectancy
83.0 yrs
Births per woman
1.61
GDP per capita
$48,986
GDP
$3.37T
Population of France, 1960–2050
France population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 47,412,964 | — | 88 |
| 1970 | 52,007,169 | +0.91% | 96 |
| 1980 | 55,274,184 | +0.54% | 103 |
| 1990 | 58,261,012 | +0.55% | 108 |
| 2000 | 60,918,661 | +0.69% | 113 |
| 2010 | 65,026,211 | +0.49% | 121 |
| 2020 | 67,601,110 | +0.33% | 125 |
| 2024 | 68,551,653 | +0.26% | 127 |
| 2026proj. | 68,802,696 | +0.12% | 128 |
| 2030proj. | 69,037,216 | +0.07% | 128 |
| 2040proj. | 69,452,488 | +0.06% | 129 |
| 2050proj. | 69,678,728 | −0.01% | 129 |
France vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 2.6 times as many people as France. Bangladesh is 10.7 times more densely populated.
France population: questions and answers
What is the population of France in 2026?
About 68,802,696 (68.8 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is France's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.12% a year (2026).
What is the population density of France?
About 128 people per km², with a land area of 538,950 km².
What will the population of France be in 2050?
About 69.7 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of France?
Paris.
What is the life expectancy in France?
83.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.