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France: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , France's Population ages 65 and above, total was 15.18 million.

That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . France ranks #9 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

France Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
15.18M
Trough
10.39M
1-year change
+2.1%
5-year change
+10.4%
+2.0% / yr
10-year change
+24.5%
+2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
15.182M
14.870M
14.576M
14.281M
14.026M
13.753M
13.458M
13.163M
12.868M
12.545M

About Population ages 65 and above, total

Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.65UP.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was France's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, France's Population ages 65 and above, total was 15.18 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is France's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
France's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does France rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, France ranked #9 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does France's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so France is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 58.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO), CC BY 4.0.