France Launches 2026 Census Campaign with 24,000 Agents to Survey 9 Million People
France’s 2026 census, launched by Insee, is surveying 9 million people with 24,000 agents to support vital public funding and service planning.
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France Records More Deaths Than Births in 2025 for the First Time Since WWII
In 2025, France experienced more deaths than births for the first time since WWII, with population growth now reliant on migration.
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.