1800 to 20th century
France was historically the largest nation in Europe. During the Middle Ages more than one quarter of Europe's population was French; by the … See more

Unemployment, youth ages 15–24:
Total: 20.8%. Country comparison to the world: 61st. Male: 21.4%. Female: 20% (2018 est.). See more

Since the 19th century, France has continued being a country of immigration. During the Trente Glorieuses (1946–1975), the country's reconstruction and steady economic growth … See more

France has not collected religious or ethnic data in its censuses since the beginning of the Third Republic, but the country's … See more

Marriage, divorce and family types
In 2020, there was a total of 154,581 marriages in France. See more

Note: people born outside of France (including the overseas departments) are referred to as immigrants regardless of their nationality (French or foreign). People without French … See more

French is the only official language of France, and is constitutionally required to be the language of government and administration. … See more