Number of children under 15, by world region in France
France: Number of children under 15, by world region was 11.15 million people in 2023. ▬ Flat
Number of children under 15, by world region in France, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2023, number of children under 15, by world region in France stood at 11.15 million people.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 15, by world region in France peaked at 12.75 million people in 1973 and was at its lowest, 9.52 million people, in 1950.
That places France 38th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10.80 million people | 9.52 million people | 12.08 million people | 10 |
| 1960s | 12.47 million people | 12.31 million people | 12.58 million people | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.55 million people | 12.16 million people | 12.75 million people | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.80 million people | 11.48 million people | 12.07 million people | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.36 million people | 11.17 million people | 11.51 million people | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.43 million people | 11.26 million people | 11.68 million people | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.77 million people | 11.57 million people | 11.88 million people | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.33 million people | 11.15 million people | 11.49 million people | 4 |
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More population data for France
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 125.07 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.16 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.61 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.61 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 721,771 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.61 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.64 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.63 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 15, by world region in France?
- Number of children under 15, by world region in France was 11.15 million people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 15, by world region recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 12.75 million people in 1973.
- What is the lowest number of children under 15, by world region recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.52 million people in 1950.
- How does France rank for number of children under 15, by world region?
- France ranks 38th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of children under 15, by world region rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of children under 15, by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-14.