France: Population, female (% of total population)
In , France's Population, female (% of total population) was 51.52.
That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 50.03 . France ranks #38 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #20 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 51.61
- Trough
- 51.52
- 1-year change
- 0.0%
- 5-year change
- -0.1%
- 0.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- -0.1%
- 0.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 51.5216 | |
| 51.5309 | |
| 51.5416 | |
| 51.5515 | |
| 51.5612 | |
| 51.5706 | |
| 51.5854 | |
| 51.5882 | |
| 51.6016 | |
| 51.6053 |
About Population, female (% of total population)
Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was France's Population, female (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, France's Population, female (% of total population) was 51.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is France's Population, female (% of total population) rising or falling?
- France's Population, female (% of total population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does France rank globally on Population, female (% of total population)?
- In 2024, France ranked #38 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female (% of total population).
- How does France's Population, female (% of total population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female (% of total population) in 2024 was 50.03, so France is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #20 of 58.
- What is Population, female (% of total population) and how is it measured?
- Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.