🇫🇷 France · Population
France Population
68.2M
YoY +0.3%
World rank
#8
Period Δ
+0.3%
Regional
#3
Period 2025Published Dec 31, 2025Updated on WorldShift Aug 10, 2026Source World Bank / UNFrequency annual
Latest available data from World Bank / UN. Not realtime.
Historical high
68.2M (2025)
Historical low
56.4M (2000)
Average growth
+0.84% / step
Previous year
68.0M
Global rank
#8
Regional rank
#3
How France compares
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Period change +0.3%
Questions people ask
What is France’s current Population?
The latest available value is 68.2M for period 2025.
What is France’s Population growth rate?
Year-over-year change is +0.3%.
What rank is France by Population?
Within the WorldShift MVP set, France ranks #8 (#3 in Europe).
How has France’s Population changed over time?
The chart covers 26 observations. Use 5Y / 10Y / 20Y / MAX to inspect the path.