France Population in France

International Monetary Fund · Annual · Importance

60,123,000 (1999) ANUAL · inhabitants · Annual · CSV
Periodinhabitants
Jan 1999 60,123,000
Jan 1998 59,899,000
Jan 1997 59,691,000
Jan 1996 59,487,000
Jan 1995 59,281,000
Jan 1994 59,070,000
Jan 1993 58,852,000
Jan 1992 58,571,000
Jan 1991 58,280,000
Jan 1990 58,010,000

About this indicator

Source
International Monetary Fund
Frequency
Annual
Release
Published annually, referring to a specific date in the year.
What it is
France's population records the number of inhabitants and its change over time. It is a structural indicator, the basis for many economic and social ratios (GDP per capita, density, per-head rates).
How it's calculated
It is published annually by INSEE, drawing on the rolling continuous census (annual survey waves) and on births, deaths and net migration. The figure usually refers to the start of the year.
Market implications
Population trends shape potential growth, the labour market, consumption and pension and health spending. France's relatively high birth rate and its ageing are key variables for the sustainability of the public system.
Limitations
It is a low-frequency figure whose numbers are revised as the continuous census is updated. Annual estimates can be adjusted as better migration data are incorporated.