France Population Clock

How many people live in France right now? The live counter advances every second using United Nations birth and death rates — about 1,789 births and 1,825 deaths per day, from a population of roughly 66.0M.

Crude birth rate: 9.9 per 1,000 people per year. Crude death rate: 10.1 per 1,000 people per year. Region: Europe.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of France?

France has approximately 66.0M people, based on the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 2026.

How many babies are born in France every day?

About 1,789 babies are born in France each day — roughly 0.02 every second.

How many people die in France every day?

About 1,825 people die in France each day — roughly 0.02 every second.

Is the population of France growing or shrinking?

France shrinks naturally by about 13.2K people per year, before migration.

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