In 2025, the Ile-de-France region, sometimes called the Paris region, was the most populous in France. It is located in the northern part of France, divided into eight departments and crossed by the Seine River. The region contains Paris, its large suburbs, and several rural areas. The total population in metropolitan France was estimated at around 65 million inhabitants. In the DOM (Overseas Department), France had more than two million citizens spread over the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion, Mayotte, and the South American territory of French Guyana. Ile-de-France: most populous region in France According to the source, more than 12 million French citizens lived in the Ile-de-France region. Ile-de-France was followed by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Occitanie region which is in the Southern part of the country. Ile-de-France is not only the most populated region in France, it is also the French region with the highest population density. In 2020, there were 1,021.6 residents per square kilometer in Ile-de-France compared to 115.9 for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the second most populated region in France. More than two million people were living in the city of Paris in 2025. Thus, the metropolitan area outside the city of Paris, called suburbs or banlieue in French, had more than ten million inhabitants. Ile-de-France concentrates the majority of the country’s economic and political activities. An urban population In 2024, the total population of France amounted to over 68 million. The population in the country increased since the mid-2000s. As well as the other European countries, France is experiencing urbanization. In 2023, more than 81 percent of the French population lived in cities. This phenomenon shapes France’s geography.

This statistic shows the population distribution in France on January 1st, 2024, by age group. In 2024, people aged under 15 accounted for 17 percent of the total French population, whereas around ten percent of the population were 75 years and older. By comparison, the number of members of the population over the age of 65 years has increased even more prominently, reaching 14.14 million in 2023. The number of people living in France has been steadily increasing since 1982, exceeding 68 million in 2024, having thus grown by seven percent during that time.

This statistic illustrates the number of Millennials within the French population in 2024, according to their age group and in millions. Out of approximately 68 million French people in 2024, almost eight million were between 25 and 34 years old. The group aged 20 to 24 had about four million less of representative people.

The total population of France has been increasing for years now, exceeding 68 million inhabitants in 2025. However, like most Western nations, France is struggling with an aging population. Demographics in France For a few years, the population growth in France has been decreasing. However, unlike the majority of European countries, France appears to have a steady fertility rate of around 1.79 children per woman. This phenomenon allows France to be ranked as the most fertile country in Europe. But this cannot hide the fact that the population is getting older every year. An aging country The median age of French citizens has been increasing since the seventies. In 2050, the median age in France is expected to reach 43.5 years, compared to 35.2 years back in 1995. France has one of the highest life expectancies in Europe. Even though its birth rate seems pretty high compared to other European nations, this does not appear to be enough to slow down the growing trend of the French median age.

There were 8 600 000 Linkedin users in France in June 2024, which accounted for 12.9% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (2 900 000).

There were 9 630 000 Linkedin users in France in September 2024, which accounted for 14.4% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (3 200 000).

In 2024, the net migration rate in France reached 152,000. In recent years Europe and France have seen more people arrive than depart. The net migration rate is the difference between the number of immigrants (people coming into an area) and the number of emigrants (people leaving an area) throughout the year. France's highest net migration rate was reached in 2018 when it amounted to 201,000. Armed conflicts and economic migration are some of the reasons for immigration in Europe. The refugee crisis Studies have shown that there were 331,000 immigrant arrivals in France in 2022, which has risen since 2014. The migrant crisis, which began in 2015 in Europe, had an impact on the migration entry flows not only in France but in all European countries. The number of illegal border crossings to the EU over the Eastern Mediterranean route reached a record number of 885,386 crossings in 2015. Immigration in France Since the middle of the 19th century, France has attracted immigrants, first from European countries (like Poland, Spain, and Italy), and then from the former French colonies. In 2023, there were approximately 8.9 million people foreign-born in France. Most of them were living in the Ile-de-France region, which contains Paris, and in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur in the Southeastern part of the country. In 2022, the majority of immigrants arriving in France were from Africa and Europe.

There were 29 213 100 Instagram users in France in September 2024, which accounted for 43.6% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 55.1%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (8 600 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 35 to 44, where women lead by 2 300 000.

According to a three-year survey, the share of young French respondents without access to a banking account declined by 29 percentage points between 2017 and 2021. The decline in this particular group of respondents stood out compared to other demographics, and is likely the main cause of why the "unbanked" population - or those who or those who did not access to the services of a bank or another, similar financial organization - declined from six percent in 2017 to 0.8 percent in 2021. The report adds that men in France were more likely than women to be financially excluded from services like ATM machines, credit cards, or financial products like insurance or mortgages. The declining figures for unbanked population are reflected in the decreasing market share of cash in French physical stores.

UNICEF's country profile for France, including under-five mortality rates, child health, education and sanitation data.

There were 32 700 000 Messenger users in France in December 2024, which accounted for 48.9% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 52.3%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (8 300 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 65 and above, where women lead by 1 600 000.

This graph shows the distribution of the French millennial population by age group as of 2024. That year, women aged between 15 and 39 accounted for almost 31 percent of the French women population, while just over 28 percent of the male population in France was made up of people aged between 15 and 39.

This statistic shows the total number of male births in France from 2004 to 2022. In 2004, there were 393,477 boys born in France. The number of male births in France peaked in 2010 with more than 410,000 births recorded. The number of boy births has been declining for many years, in 2022 the number dropped below 352,000.

As of January 2025, there were slightly more than two million people living in the city of Paris. Considered to be the heart of France’s economic and political life, Paris is also part of the most populous region in the country. The Ile-de-France region, which can also be called the Paris area, with almost 12.5 million inhabitants, around six times the number of citizens living in the French capital. Being a Parisian Paris is the largest city in France, and as in a very centralized country, it is where the majority of big companies and all the national administrations are located. Therefore, it attracts a lot of people coming from all across the country to work and study in the French capital. The city has a lot to offer and people from Paris can enjoy a variety of cultural events like nowhere else in France. But if worldwide, Paris is known for its architecture and museums, the city also has disadvantages for Parisians. Thus, they spend sometimes more than one hour on public transport, and air pollution has become a rampant issue in the City of Lights these past years. An exceptionally dense region Paris area is one of the most densely populated regions in Europe. In 2020, there were 1,021.6 residents per square kilometer in Ile-de-France. The region also welcomes millions of tourists every year, which has a direct impact on the housing market in a city that does not have a lot of available space.

There were 10 540 000 Linkedin users in France in November 2024, which accounted for 15.7% of its entire population. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (3 600 000).

The number of internet users in France was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 3.3 million users (+5.96 percent). After the seventh consecutive increasing year, the number of users is estimated to reach 58.65 million users and therefore a new peak in 2029. Depicted is the estimated number of individuals in the country or region at hand, that use the internet. As the datasource clarifies, connection quality and usage frequency are distinct aspects, not taken into account here.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the number of internet users in countries like Netherlands and Luxembourg.

This graphic shows the forecasted number of Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, religiously unaffiliated people, believers in folk religions and in other religions in France in 2022. With almost 36 million people identifying themselves as Christians, Christianity was the most represented religion in France. Furthermore, about 24.2 million people considered themselves as religiously unaffiliated.

There were 47 300 000 Facebook users in France in August 2024, which accounted for 70.7% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 52.9%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (11 800 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 65 and above, where women lead by 2 000 000.

The number of households with internet access in France was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 1.5 million households (+5.68 percent). After the seventh consecutive increasing year, the number of households is estimated to reach 27.92 million households and therefore a new peak in 2029. Depicted is the number of housholds with internet access in the country or region at hand.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the number of households with internet access in countries like Belgium and Luxembourg.

During the third quarter of 2024, the number of accepted first-instance asylum applications in France was the highest since 2014. Over this period there were 13,455 accepted first-instance asylum applicants in the country. It appears that the number of accepted first-instance asylum applicants has become four times more important since 2014. During the first quarter of 2014, there were 3,380 accepted first-instance asylum applicants in France, compared to more than 13,455 at the end of 2024. These numbers increased sharply since the end of 2020. Since the beginning of the European migrant crisis in 2015, France has received more and more asylum applications. The consequences of the refugee crisis in France Since 2015, more than 268,000 illegal immigrants have taken the Western Mediterranean route to reach the European Union. Consequently, France has seen its total number of asylum applications rising since 2015. In 2023, there were a total of 142,496 asylum applications in the country, compared to 57,337 in 2011, a few years before the European migrant crisis. More than 41,660 refugees successfully qualified for asylum in France in 2021. French public opinion on immigration and welcoming refugees The European migrant crisis has been a sensitive political question not only in France but in all EU. In a survey from 2023, most French citizens declared that they did not think that their country could welcome more immigrants. However, they were also a majority to think that it was France’s responsibility to welcome migrants fleeing war and poverty.