Population in France
There are currently 64 million people in France (about 116 people per square kilometer), and the population is also growing slowly. According to the CIA World Fact book, it is still growing at a rate of 0.45% annually (https://www.cia.gov).
There are currently 64 million people in France (about 116 people per square kilometer), and the population is also growing slowly. According to the CIA World Fact book, it is still growing at a rate of 0.45% annually (https://www.cia.gov).
Source: http://www.insee.fr/en/
Developed country
France is a economically developed country or MDC (More Developed Country). And according to the CIA World Fact book, France is in the top 10 of the most economically developed countries in the world (https://www.cia.gov).
France is a economically developed country or MDC (More Developed Country). And according to the CIA World Fact book, France is in the top 10 of the most economically developed countries in the world (https://www.cia.gov).
France's population pyramid 2014
A population pyramid shows approximately how many people there are per age and gender. Source: https://www.cia.gov
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Demographic Transition Model
As France is a developed country, it is in the Post-Industrial Stage (Stage 4). France’s population is still growing, but it is primarily for another reason: Immigration. Source: www.haikudeck.com
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Immigration
According to Insee (http://www.insee.fr/), 8.8 percent of Frances's population are immigrants. The immigrants are coming mainly from Europe and Africa. France was one of the first countries in modern Europe to have a sizable immigrant population. Immigration is one of the main reasons for France's population growth.
According to Insee (http://www.insee.fr/), 8.8 percent of Frances's population are immigrants. The immigrants are coming mainly from Europe and Africa. France was one of the first countries in modern Europe to have a sizable immigrant population. Immigration is one of the main reasons for France's population growth.