Deaths by age group in France
France: Deaths by age group was 13,207 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deaths by age group in France, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths by age group in France is 13,207 deaths, 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 deaths in 2022 and was at its lowest, 123 deaths, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 163.8 deaths | 123 deaths | 211 deaths | 10 |
| 1960s | 335.7 deaths | 238 deaths | 450 deaths | 10 |
| 1970s | 695.5 deaths | 492 deaths | 898 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,325 deaths | 998 deaths | 1,758 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,576 deaths | 1,890 deaths | 3,560 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,195 deaths | 3,775 deaths | 6,917 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,324 deaths | 7,432 deaths | 9,691 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,869 deaths | 9,721 deaths | 13,329 deaths | 4 |
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More health data for France
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 410,003 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 393,149 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 422,126 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 401,629 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 424,323 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 402,563 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths by age group in France?
- Deaths by age group in France was 13,207 deaths in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 13,329 deaths in 2022.
- What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 123 deaths 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 UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people aged 100+.