France Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
France's fertility rate was 1.62 in 2025, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
France's fertility rate stood at 1.62 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.62 by 2025. France ranked 132nd globally.
France’s fertility rate has fallen from a post‑war high of 2.85 in 1960 to an all‑time trough of 1.62 in 2025, ranking 132nd globally. The brief peak of 2.89 in 1963 marked the apex of the baby‑boom era, after which a gradual decline set in as women entered the labour market, contraception became widespread and family size preferences shifted. Over the 65‑year span the rate has dropped by 1.23 points, a reduction of roughly 43 percent, placing France only marginally above the Faroe Islands (1.64) and below Colombia (1.61). The persistent sub‑replacement level reflects structural factors such as delayed childbearing, higher education attainment and limited childcare support, which together suppress the number of births per woman. Unless policies that expand affordable childcare, encourage flexible work arrangements and provide direct fertility incentives are strengthened, the downward trajectory is likely to continue, keeping the rate near the current low‑fertility equilibrium.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.58 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.62 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.62 | −0.04 | #132 |
| 2023 | 1.66 | −0.13 | #87 |
| 2022 | 1.79 | −0.05 | #96 |
| 2021 | 1.84 | +0.01 | #101 |
| 2020 | 1.83 | −0.03 | #97 |
| 2019 | 1.86 | −0.01 | #96 |
| 2018 | 1.87 | −0.02 | #94 |
| 2017 | 1.89 | −0.03 | #91 |
| 2016 | 1.92 | −0.04 | #90 |
| 2015 | 1.96 | −0.04 | #87 |
| 2014 | 2.00 | +0.01 | #89 |
| 2013 | 1.99 | −0.02 | #88 |
| 2012 | 2.01 | +0.00 | #89 |
| 2011 | 2.01 | −0.02 | #88 |
| 2010 | 2.03 | +0.03 | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's fertility rate was 1.62 in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
France's fertility rate peaked at 2.89 in 1962.
The lowest fertility rate in France was 1.62 in 2025.
France ranks 132nd globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.62 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of France in 2025 was 1.62. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_fertility-rate,
title = {France Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}