France: Population, female
In , France's Population, female was 35.32 million.
That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . France ranks #21 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 35.32M
- Trough
- 32.60M
- 1-year change
- +0.2%
- 5-year change
- +1.6%
- +0.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +3.3%
- +0.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 35.319M | |
| 35.233M | |
| 35.143M | |
| 34.974M | |
| 34.856M | |
| 34.749M | |
| 34.644M | |
| 34.522M | |
| 34.431M | |
| 34.342M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was France's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, France's Population, female was 35.32 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is France's Population, female rising or falling?
- France's Population, female rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does France rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, France ranked #21 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does France's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so France is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 58.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.