Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) in France
France: Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) was 9.4 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
9.4
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
32nd
of 74 countries
All-time high
11.4
in 1960
All-time low
8.3
in 2004
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Crude death rate in France, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crude death rate in France is 9.4, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crude death rate in France peaked at 11.4 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 8.3, in 2004.
That places France 32nd out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 65 years of available data.
Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11.4 | — |
| 1961 | 11.3 | -0.9% |
| 1962 | 11.2 | -0.9% |
| 1963 | 11.1 | -0.9% |
| 1964 | 11.1 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 11.1 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 11 | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 10.9 | -0.9% |
| 1969 | 10.9 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 10.8 | -0.9% |
| 1971 | 10.8 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 10.7 | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 10.6 | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 10.5 | -0.9% |
| 1975 | 10.4 | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 10.4 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 10.3 | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 10.2 | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 10.2 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 10.2 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 10.1 | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 10 | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 9.9 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 9.8 | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 9.7 | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 9.6 | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 9.5 | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 9.4 | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 9.3 | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 9.2 | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 9.2 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 9.2 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 9.1 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 9.1 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 9.1 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 9.1 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 9.1 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 9.1 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 8.9 | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 8.8 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 8.8 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 9.1 | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 8.3 | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 8.5 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 8.3 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 8.3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 8.5 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 8.5 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 8.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 8.4 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 8.7 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 8.7 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 8.4 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 8.9 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 8.9 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 9.1 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 9.1 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 9.1 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 9.9 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 9.8 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 9.9 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 9.4 | -5.1% |
| 2024 | 9.4 | +0.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 9.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.55, 98% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- France's 9.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.8, 96% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.1 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.49 | 10.2 | 10.8 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.82 | 9.4 | 10.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.15 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.6 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.78 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.68 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More population data for France
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.58 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1885 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 65,827 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1504 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1075 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.033 (2100)
- Population density 125.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.16 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crude death rate in France?
- Crude death rate in France was 9.4 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest crude death rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 11.4 in 1960.
- What is the lowest crude death rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.3 in 2004.
- How does France rank for crude death rate?
- France ranks 32nd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is crude death rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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