France vs United Kingdom: Population on 1 January by age group … birth level human development

France
68.88 million
in 2025
United Kingdom
66.65 million
in 2019
France rank
3rd
United Kingdom rank
4th

Population on 1 January by age group … birth level human development over time

  • France
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

France currently reports 68.88 million against 66.65 million in United Kingdom, a difference of 2.24 million.

Across all 6 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 43 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population on 1 january by age group, sex and level of human, France or United Kingdom?
France, at 68.88 million against 66.65 million in United Kingdom as of 2025.
What is the difference in population on 1 january by age group, sex and level of human between France and United Kingdom?
2.24 million, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
6 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2019.
How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for population on 1 january by age group, sex and level of human?
France ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Population on 1 January by age group, sex and level of human development of the country of birth. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population on 1 January by age group, sex and level of human development of the country of birth
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 510 data points, 2014–2025
Last refreshed