France Population Pyramid 1950

France
1950
Population: 41,883,118

Year

-5 -1   1950  +1 +5

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France in 1950

The population of France in 1950 was 41,883,119. Half of the population was younger than 34.5 years; 22.7% were children under 15 and 11.4% were 65 or older.

The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
41,883,119
Median age
34.5
0-14 %
22.7%
65+ %
11.4%
Child dependency
34.5
Old-age dependency
17.3
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
68,219,675
Population 2100
68,484,559
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.66

The fertility rate of France was 1.66 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 82.9

Life expectancy at birth was 82.9 years in 2023: 85.9 for women and 80.1 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

8,287,342 immigrants live in France, 12.5% of the population.

Algeria1,405,235
Morocco1,066,129
Portugal585,896
Tunisia444,223
Italy303,685
Where emigrants live (2024)

2,540,573 people born in France live in other countries.

United States of America253,094
Spain217,960
Belgium196,995
Switzerland195,100
United Kingdom174,571
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
France 41,883,119 34.5
Germany 69,847,782 33.9
Netherlands 10,113,758 28.0
Belgium 8,617,441 35.5
Austria 6,936,450 35.7
What was the population of France in 1950?
In 1950, France's population was 41,883,119.
What is the median age in France?
France's median age is 34.5 years.
How many children and older people live in France?
11.4% of France's population is 65 or older, and 22.7% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does France have?
France has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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