What is the Population of France?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
France has a population of approximately 66,351,959 people, making it the 22nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.83% of the world's population. With a land area of 543,908 km², the population density is roughly 122 people per km².
| Population | 66,351,959 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 22nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.83% |
| Area | 543,908 km² |
| Population density | 122 / km² |
| Demonym | French |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| France | 66,351,959 | 22nd |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 19th |
| United Kingdom | 69,281,437 | 20th |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 21st |
| Thailand | 65,859,640 | 23rd |
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 24th |
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 25th |
France compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 88,406 | 468 |
| Belgium | 11,825,551 | 30,528 |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 357,114 |
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 301,336 |
| Luxembourg | 681,973 | 2,586 |
| Monaco | 38,423 | 2.02 |
| Spain | 49,315,949 | 505,992 |
| Switzerland | 9,082,848 | 41,284 |
France in context
- France covers 543,908 km², making it the 48th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland.
- With 66,351,959 people, France holds about 35.0% of the population of Western Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- France is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of France — FAQ
What is the population of France?
The population of France is approximately 66,351,959 (66.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of France in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of France at approximately 66,351,959 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). France is the 22nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in France?
Approximately 66,351,959 people live in France, making it the 22nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does France rank by population?
France is the 22nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.83%.
What is the population density of France?
France has a population density of roughly 122 people per km², based on a land area of 543,908 km².
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