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France: Population, male (% of total population)

In , France's Population, male (% of total population) was 48.48.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 49.97 . France ranks #180 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #39 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

France Population, male (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
48.48
Trough
48.39
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, male (% of total population)
48.4784
48.4691
48.4584
48.4485
48.4388
48.4294
48.4146
48.4118
48.3984
48.3948

About Population, male (% of total population)

Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. 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.MA.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was France's Population, male (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, France's Population, male (% of total population) was 48.48, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is France's Population, male (% of total population) rising or falling?
France's Population, male (% of total population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does France rank globally on Population, male (% of total population)?
In 2024, France ranked #180 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male (% of total population).
How does France's Population, male (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, male (% of total population) in 2024 was 49.97, so France is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #39 of 58.
What is Population, male (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. 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.TOTL.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.