Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in France
France: Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate was -3.01 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in France, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in France is -3.01 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 55.3% on the previous year and down 699.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in France peaked at 4.42 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -6.74 % change on previous year, in 2023.
France ranks 197th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.7018 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0.6969 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1964 | -0.692 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | -1.05 % change on previous year | +51.0% |
| 1966 | -1.41 % change on previous year | +34.7% |
| 1967 | -1.79 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 1968 | -2.18 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 1969 | -2.6 % change on previous year | +19.3% |
| 1970 | -2.67 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1971 | -3.14 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 1972 | -3.64 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 1973 | -4.2 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 1974 | -4.39 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1975 | -4.13 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1976 | -3.83 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1977 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1978 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1979 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 1980 | -1.07 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0.5405 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | -0.5376 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +101.1% |
| 1988 | -1.09 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1989 | -1.1 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1990 | -1.12 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1991 | -1.13 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1992 | -0.5714 % change on previous year | -49.4% |
| 1993 | -0.5747 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 0.578 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0.5747 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +98.9% |
| 1998 | 0.565 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 1999 | 1.69 % change on previous year | +198.3% |
| 2000 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +162.2% |
| 2001 | 0.5291 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 2002 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -298.9% |
| 2003 | 0.5319 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 2004 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +198.4% |
| 2005 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2006 | 3.09 % change on previous year | +196.9% |
| 2007 | -1 % change on previous year | -132.3% |
| 2008 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -251.5% |
| 2009 | -0.4975 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
| 2010 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -401.5% |
| 2011 | -0.9852 % change on previous year | -165.7% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | -0.995 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0.5025 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 2015 | -2 % change on previous year | -498.0% |
| 2016 | -2.04 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2017 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 2018 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 2019 | -0.5348 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 2020 | -2.15 % change on previous year | +302.2% |
| 2021 | 0.5495 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
| 2022 | -2.73 % change on previous year | -597.3% |
| 2023 | -6.74 % change on previous year | +146.7% |
| 2024 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -55.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's -3.01 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.7048 % change on previous year, 4.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- France's -3.01 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -1.12 % change on previous year, 2.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -597.3% | 0.5495 % change on previous year | -2.73 % change on previous year |
| 2015 | -498.0% | 0.5025 % change on previous year | -2 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.9241 % change on previous year | -2.6 % change on previous year | 0.7018 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -3.31 % change on previous year | -4.39 % change on previous year | -1.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.4346 % change on previous year | -1.1 % change on previous year | 0.5405 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1153 % change on previous year | -1.13 % change on previous year | 1.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.02 % change on previous year | -1.05 % change on previous year | 4.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7174 % change on previous year | -2.04 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.82 % change on previous year | -6.74 % change on previous year | 0.5495 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 194 Portugal -2.76 % change on previous year compare
- 195 East Timor -2.96 % change on previous year compare
- 196 Switzerland -3.01 % change on previous year compare
- 198 Greenland -3.56 % change on previous year compare
- 199 Kyrgyzstan -3.7 % change on previous year compare
- 200 Japan -4.17 % change on previous year compare
More population data for France
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1885 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.16 million people (2100)
- Population density 125.07 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1075 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1504 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in France?
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in France was -3.01 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 4.42 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.74 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does France rank for fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 197th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 699.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility vs unmet contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility vs unmet contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.