Around 678,000 babies were born in France in 2023, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) said on Tuesday. That represents some 48,000 fewer than the previous year and the ...

France's ageing population will drive public spending to pandemic-era highs in the coming decades while eroding tax income, the public audit office warned on Tuesday. By 2070, nearly one in three ...

France's population is set to see a significant geographical shift in the next 50 years. Image: AFP/Datawrapper Forecasts predict that the French population in 2070 will be about the same size it is ...

Population is a relevant cornerstone for any effective administration. While its burgeoning growth stresses natural resources, a continuous curb can lead to an ageing and dwindling workforce. Let’s ...

France’s prison population hit a record high on May 1, with 83,681 inmates held in facilities that have a capacity of just 62,570, justice ministry data showed on Saturday. Over the past year, ...