France Faces Demographic Shift as Deaths Outpace Births, Sparking Political Debate
France's demographic shift with more deaths than births reignites political debates on natalism and family policies.
Demographics
All demographics news
France's Demographic Shift: Urban Growth Amid Rural Decline
France faces contrasting demographic trends in 2025 with urban areas growing while many rural regions experience continued population decline, requiring localized policy responses.
French Government Continues In-Depth Investigation into Declining Birth Rates
A French government mission is holding hearings and discussions from December 15-17, 2025, to examine the causes and effects of declining birth rates, including expert testimonies and ministerial participation.
France Faces Urgent Demographic Decline with Major Pension System Challenges
France's declining birth rate and aging population are straining its pension system and public finances, forcing urgent policy responses.
France’s Political Landscape Shaped by Favoritism Towards Aging Population
France’s political choices increasingly favor retirees amid demographic shifts and fiscal challenges, reflecting their economic power and electoral influence.
France Faces Labor Market Decline Amidst Demographic Crisis and Rising Unemployment
France faces a looming decline in its active workforce around 2035 due to demographic trends, alongside rising unemployment, challenging employment and pension systems.
France Sees Growth in Foreign Resident Population in 2024, Yet Below EU Average
In 2024, France's foreign population has doubled since 2000 but remains below the EU average, with a significant demographic shift toward African origins.
La Réunion's Aging Population Expected to Transform Economy by 2050
La Réunion's economic landscape is set to change dramatically due to its aging population by 2050.