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Population

France’s population growth concentrated along Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts

State statistics agency Insee also identified the five regions north of the Loire, excluding Brittany and Loire-Atlantique, as areas where the population has remained the same or is shrinking

Immigrants now make up 11.3% of France’s population, new figures show

2.6 million (33% of the immigrant population) had obtained citizenship

2025 French census begins: Who has to answer and why a new question about your parents?

The controversial addition has prompted criticism from human rights groups

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MAP: See if your area of France is losing or gaining residents

Exodus to larger cities, particularly in the south, is among trends in latest data

MAP: Which French departments are the least populated?

From forested mountains to medieval villages, we take a look at the least-populated departments in France for a solitary séjour

Fertility crisis? France’s birth rate hits near 30-year low

Experts say eco-anxiety and women’s improving career opportunities are reasons for the slowdown

French Census 2023 has begun: How it works

We explain what the census asks, how to know if you need to reply, how to fill it in if you need to, and where to find an English translation and help guide

Has your area of France gained or lost inhabitants in recent years?

New statistics for 2014-2020 show a slowdown in population growth but not evenly across the country. Paris has lost tens of thousands of residents

Do second-home owners need to take part in France’s 2022 census?

The 2022 census has now begun for some towns and villages and will last until February 19 in smaller settlements

Toulouse uses ferrets to control rats which now number one per human

City councillor says the animals are proving an eco-friendly solution to the unwanted guests

French population ‘will keep growing to nearly 70m’

A recent report by national statistics agency Insee shows that a population peak in France of 69.3 million is predicted for 2044

More people in the big cities but fewer in Paris

France's population remained fairly stable in the five years between 2011 and 2016, according to newly-released census results from the state statistics body Insee.

Census takers start knocking on doors

The 2019 census runs until February 23

Population

France’s population growth concentrated along Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts

Immigrants now make up 11.3% of France’s population, new figures show

2025 French census begins: Who has to answer and why a new question about your parents?

MAP: See if your area of France is losing or gaining residents

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Has your area of France gained or lost inhabitants in recent years?

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Toulouse uses ferrets to control rats which now number one per human

French population ‘will keep growing to nearly 70m’

More people in the big cities but fewer in Paris

Census takers start knocking on doors

Fewer babies but men living longer

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