France: Population ages 65 and above

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 France

Population ages 65 and above, percent of total

 Latest value 22.54
 Year 2025
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2025
 Average 15.41
 Min - Max 11.51 - 22.54
 Source United Nations Population Division
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The latest value from 2025 is 22.54 percent, an increase from 22.15 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 10.69 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for France from 1960 to 2025 is 15.41 percent. The minimum value, 11.51 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 22.54 percent was recorded in 2025. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values France: Population ages 65 and above
 2025 22.54
 2024 22.15
 2023 21.75
 2022 21.38
 2021 21.05
 2020 20.75
 2019 20.41
 2018 20.04




Definition: Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Population size 68.72 2025 million
 Percent urban population 78.84 2025 percent
 Population density 127 2023 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 22.54 2025 percent
 Percent children 16.22 2025 percent
 Percent female population 51.52 2025 percent
 Rural population, percent 21.16 2025 percent
 Age dependency ratio 63.31 2025 percent
 Refugee population 664,366 2023 refugees
 Population growth 0.25 2025 percent
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