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France's population continues aging as public policy lags behind
In 2026, the demographic segment of people aged 65 and over (22.2%) is almost as large as that of under-20s (22.5%), according to an annual report from France's national statistics office. This will have profound economic consequences, making it urgent to address the issue of financing elder care.
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lemonde.fr
France's population decline presents a political challenge
EDITORIAL. France now has the lowest average number of children per woman since the end of World War II. Decisions about whether to start a family, have more children, or have…
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France records more deaths than births in 2025, a first since World War II
The country recorded 645,000 births and 651,000 deaths in 2025. This shift stemmed from declining fertility and rising mortality in the large baby boomer generation, according to…
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France's population continues aging as public policy lags behind
In 2026, the demographic segment of people aged 65 and over (22.2%) is almost as large as that of under-20s (22.5%), according to an annual report from France's national…
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theguardian.com
France records more deaths than births for first time since end of second world war
Country joins EU neighbours in demographic crunch of ageing population and falling birthrate