Deaths by age group in France
France: Deaths by age group was 13,207 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
13,207
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
4th
of 236 countries
All-time high
13,329
in 2022
All-time low
123
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Deaths by age group in France, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths by age group in France is 13,207, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 47.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths by age group in France peaked at 13,329 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 123, in 1950.
That places France 4th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths by age group in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 123 | — |
| 1951 | 145 | +17.9% |
| 1952 | 143 | -1.4% |
| 1953 | 163 | +14.0% |
| 1954 | 151 | -7.4% |
| 1955 | 158 | +4.6% |
| 1956 | 180 | +13.9% |
| 1957 | 179 | -0.6% |
| 1958 | 185 | +3.4% |
| 1959 | 211 | +14.1% |
| 1960 | 238 | +12.8% |
| 1961 | 245 | +2.9% |
| 1962 | 284 | +15.9% |
| 1963 | 308 | +8.5% |
| 1964 | 301 | -2.3% |
| 1965 | 340 | +13.0% |
| 1966 | 353 | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 400 | +13.3% |
| 1968 | 438 | +9.5% |
| 1969 | 450 | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 492 | +9.3% |
| 1971 | 539 | +9.6% |
| 1972 | 544 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 632 | +16.2% |
| 1974 | 678 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 730 | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 786 | +7.7% |
| 1977 | 789 | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 867 | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 898 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 998 | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 1,075 | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 1,112 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 1,240 | +11.5% |
| 1984 | 1,230 | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 1,359 | +10.5% |
| 1986 | 1,438 | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 1,468 | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 1,574 | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 1,758 | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 1,890 | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 1,899 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 2,046 | +7.7% |
| 1993 | 2,229 | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 2,342 | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 2,590 | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 2,852 | +10.1% |
| 1997 | 3,059 | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 3,288 | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 3,560 | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 3,775 | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 4,090 | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 4,486 | +9.7% |
| 2003 | 4,991 | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 4,664 | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 5,204 | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 5,451 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 5,900 | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 6,473 | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 6,917 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 7,432 | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 7,711 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 8,637 | +12.0% |
| 2013 | 8,969 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 9,125 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 9,691 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 8,419 | -13.1% |
| 2017 | 7,934 | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 7,508 | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 7,819 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 9,721 | +24.3% |
| 2021 | 11,219 | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 13,329 | +18.8% |
| 2023 | 13,207 | -0.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 13,207 is above the median for high income countries, which is 115, 114.8× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- France's 13,207 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 189.5, 69.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 163.8 | 123 | 211 | 10 |
| 1960s | 335.7 | 238 | 450 | 10 |
| 1970s | 695.5 | 492 | 898 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,325 | 998 | 1,758 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,576 | 1,890 | 3,560 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,195 | 3,775 | 6,917 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,324 | 7,432 | 9,691 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,869 | 9,721 | 13,329 | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
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 deaths by age group in France?
- Deaths by age group in France was 13,207 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 13,329 in 2022.
- What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 123 in 1950.
- How does France rank for deaths by age group?
- France ranks 4th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths by age group rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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