Birth rates and death rates in France
France: Birth rates and death rates was 9.27 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
9.27
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
65th
of 236 countries
All-time high
13.38
in 1951
All-time low
8.38
in 2004
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Birth rates and death rates in France, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for birth rates and death rates in France is 9.27, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rates and death rates in France peaked at 13.38 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 8.38, in 2004.
That places France 65th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Birth rates and death rates in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 12.75 | — |
| 1951 | 13.38 | +5.0% |
| 1952 | 12.32 | -8.0% |
| 1953 | 12.95 | +5.1% |
| 1954 | 11.96 | -7.6% |
| 1955 | 11.99 | +0.3% |
| 1956 | 12.32 | +2.7% |
| 1957 | 11.88 | -3.5% |
| 1958 | 11.06 | -6.9% |
| 1959 | 11.12 | +0.6% |
| 1960 | 11.27 | +1.4% |
| 1961 | 10.72 | -4.9% |
| 1962 | 11.43 | +6.6% |
| 1963 | 11.65 | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 10.74 | -7.8% |
| 1965 | 11.13 | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 10.73 | -3.6% |
| 1967 | 10.94 | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 11.07 | +1.2% |
| 1969 | 11.37 | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 10.68 | -6.1% |
| 1971 | 10.81 | +1.3% |
| 1972 | 10.63 | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 10.72 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 10.53 | -1.8% |
| 1975 | 10.63 | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 10.54 | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 10.09 | -4.3% |
| 1978 | 10.25 | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 10.11 | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 10.16 | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 10.25 | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 9.97 | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 10.22 | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 9.86 | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 9.99 | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 9.85 | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 9.44 | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 9.34 | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 9.36 | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 9.27 | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 9.19 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 9.09 | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 9.24 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 9 | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 9.16 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 9.21 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 9.09 | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 9.12 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 9.14 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 8.97 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 8.91 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 8.93 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 9.14 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 8.38 | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 8.62 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 8.4 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 8.43 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 8.56 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 8.62 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 8.62 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 8.49 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 8.83 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 8.79 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 8.57 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 9.09 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 9.04 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 9.24 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 9.23 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 9.26 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 10.08 | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 9.9 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 9.94 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 9.27 | -6.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 9.27 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.37, 1.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- France's 9.27 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.02, 93% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12.17 | 11.06 | 13.38 | 10 |
| 1960s | 11.11 | 10.72 | 11.65 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.5 | 10.09 | 10.81 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.84 | 9.34 | 10.25 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.15 | 9 | 9.27 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.69 | 8.38 | 9.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.92 | 8.49 | 9.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.8 | 9.27 | 10.08 | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 62 Spain 9.34 compare
- 63 Guernsey 9.3 compare
- 64 Saint Martin (French Part) 9.28 compare
- 66 Cook Islands 9.27 compare
- 67 Fiji 9.26 compare
- 68 South Africa 9.24 compare
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 603 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0255 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rates and death rates in France?
- Birth rates and death rates in France was 9.27 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest birth rates and death rates recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 13.38 in 1951.
- What is the lowest birth rates and death rates recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.38 in 2004.
- How does France rank for birth rates and death rates?
- France ranks 65th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rates and death rates rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Birth rates and death rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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