Median age of population in France
In 2025, the median age of population in France was 42.3 years, up from 42.1 years in 2024. This gives France the 19th-highest in the European Union, the 5th-highest among G20 countries, and the 43rd-highest globally (out of 236 economies with available data).
Median age of population
Age dividing the population into two equal halves
France
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About this indicator
The median age is the age that divides the population into two numerically equal groups: half the population is younger and half is older.
As a primary metric for demographic aging, the median age provides a high-level summary of an economy's structural maturity, influenced by the long-term interplay of fertility rates, life expectancy, and migratory patterns. A rising median age typically indicates a "graying" population, often driven by declining birth rates and improvements in healthcare that extend longevity.
Unlike simple averages, which can be skewed by small groups of very young or very old individuals, the median offers a more stable reflection of the typical resident’s age.
As a primary metric for demographic aging, the median age provides a high-level summary of an economy's structural maturity, influenced by the long-term interplay of fertility rates, life expectancy, and migratory patterns. A rising median age typically indicates a "graying" population, often driven by declining birth rates and improvements in healthcare that extend longevity.
Unlike simple averages, which can be skewed by small groups of very young or very old individuals, the median offers a more stable reflection of the typical resident’s age.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.
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