France vs Ireland: Total fertility rate
France
1.64
in 2025
Ireland
1.6
in 2025
France rank
32nd
Ireland rank
34th
Total fertility rate over time
- France
- Ireland
How they compare
France currently reports 1.64 against 1.6 in Ireland, a difference of 0.04.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.
France ranks 32nd and Ireland ranks 34th of 75 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.92 | 1.96 | 0.0403 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 1.93 | 1.88 | 0.0448 | France |
| 2020s | 1.71 | 1.64 | 0.0731 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total fertility rate, France or Ireland?
- France, at 1.64 against 1.6 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total fertility rate between France and Ireland?
- 0.04, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Ireland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do France and Ireland rank globally for total fertility rate?
- France ranks 32nd and Ireland ranks 34th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total fertility rate (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.