France Population Live (2026)
The live population of France, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
France has an estimated population of about 68.4 million people in 2026 — 0.83% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 20th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using France's latest birth rate (10.7 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (9.9 per 1,000).
Is the population of France growing?
Yes. Around 2,004 babies are born in France every day — about 84 an hour — while around 1,855 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 150 people a day, or about 54,700 a year: a growth rate of 0.08% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends France is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 10.7 per 1,000 people is below the world average of about 16.9, reflecting smaller families, later marriage and higher costs of raising children. It ranks 44th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves France's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in France
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| Per hour | 84 | 77 | 6 |
| Per day | 2,004 | 1,855 | 150 |
| Per week | 14,031 | 12,982 | 1,049 |
| Per year | 731,608 | 676,908 | 54,700 |
How crowded is France?
With about 68.4 million people living on 551,695 km², France has roughly 123.9 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (25th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in France
A baby born in France today can expect to live about 82.3 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That puts France among the longest-lived countries on Earth (11th of 72), thanks to strong healthcare, low child mortality and healthy diets. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
France is a high-income country, with GDP of about $42,330 per person (20th of 72). Richer countries usually have low birth rates — people marry later, have fewer children, and live longer — and France fits that pattern.
France at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 68,374,591 | 20 |
| Births per day | 2,004 | 28 |
| Deaths per day | 1,855 | 17 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 10.7 | 44 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 9.9 | 15 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.08% / year | 53 |
| Life expectancy | 82.3 years | 11 |
| Population density | 123.9 / km² | 25 |
| GDP per person | $42,330 | 20 |
| Area | 551,695 km² | — |
| Capital | Paris | — |
| Languages | French | — |
| Currency | Euro (€) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate France's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use France's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of France in 2026?
The population of France in 2026 is estimated at about 68.4 million people, which is around 0.83% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in France every day?
About 2,004 babies are born in France every day — roughly 84 per hour, or 731,608 per year — based on a birth rate of 10.7 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in France every day?
About 1,855 people die in France every day — roughly 77 per hour, or 676,908 per year — based on a death rate of 9.9 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of France growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 150 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.08% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in France?
Life expectancy at birth in France is about 82.3 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this France population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply France's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.