Natural population growth, annual growth rate in France
France: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -20.97 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in France, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
France recorded -20.97 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 48.1% on the previous year and down 378.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in France peaked at 52.94 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -69.53 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places France 224th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | -0.3719 % change on previous year | -20.71 % change on previous year | 16.62 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -2.54 % change on previous year | -16.69 % change on previous year | 13.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.36 % change on previous year | -26.2 % change on previous year | 28.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.2 % change on previous year | -25.63 % change on previous year | 16.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.56 % change on previous year | -18.81 % change on previous year | 6.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.71 % change on previous year | -8.27 % change on previous year | 22.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -8.55 % change on previous year | -25.01 % change on previous year | 4.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -19.48 % change on previous year | -69.53 % change on previous year | 52.94 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 221 San Marino -18.59 % change on previous year compare
- 222 State of Palestine -19.2 % change on previous year compare
- 223 Belarus -19.64 % change on previous year compare
- 225 Montserrat -21.47 % change on previous year compare
- 226 Cook Islands -27.58 % change on previous year compare
- 227 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -30.12 % change on previous year compare
More population data for France
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.033 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.1505 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -3.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 721,771 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in France?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in France was -20.97 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 52.94 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -69.53 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does France rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 224th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 378.8%. 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 Natural population growth, 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 Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.