What is the current working-age population (15-64) in France?

The latest reading is 42,393,765 Number for 2025, published by Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union).

Where does this data come from?

It is collected directly from Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code FR.POPWA.A.NSA.

France Working-age population (15-64)

Name: France Working-age population (15-64)
Creator: Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union)

AnnualNot seasonally adjustedCode FR.POPWA.A.NSA

Latest42,393,765 Number2025

Previous42,290,549 Number2024

Year ago42,290,549 Number2024

France Working-age population (15-64) was 42,393,765 Number in 2025, up 0.2% from 2024.

That is the highest reading since the series began in 1991.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 41,673,984 Number (2018) to 42,393,765 Number (2025), averaging 41,910,051 Number.

France Working-age population (15-64) (Number), 1991 – 2025. Source: Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union).

Showing the full history (downsampled for display). Open the interactive chart to zoom and switch transforms.

Recent data

Period	Value
2025	42,393,765 Number
2024	42,290,549 Number
2023	42,093,173 Number
2022	42,003,862 Number
2021	41,790,172 Number
2020	41,687,555 Number
2019	41,711,222 Number
2018	41,673,984 Number
2017	41,700,220 Number
2016	41,788,201 Number
2015	41,877,855 Number
2014	41,953,896 Number
2013	41,882,640 Number
2012	41,958,592 Number
2011	42,032,813 Number
2010	41,912,055 Number
2009	41,808,724 Number
2008	41,682,997 Number
2007	41,469,030 Number
2006	41,164,259 Number
2005	40,827,143 Number
2004	40,514,381 Number
2003	40,206,348 Number
2002	39,916,878 Number

Last 24 observations. The full history (35 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observation	2025
First observation	1991
Observations	35
Frequency	Annual
Units	Number
Adjustment	Not seasonally adjusted
10-year high	42,393,765 Number (2025)
10-year low	41,673,984 Number (2018)
10-year average	41,910,051 Number
Source agency	Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union)
Makrognosis code	FR.POPWA.A.NSA

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FAQ

What is the current working-age population (15-64) in France?: The latest reading is 42,393,765 Number for 2025, published by Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union).
Where does this data come from?: It is collected directly from Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code FR.POPWA.A.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-22. Source: Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union). Original title: “FR - Working-age population (15-64) (Eurostat demo_pjanbroad)”.