France recorded more deaths than births in 2025 for the first time since the end of World War II, a historic development that signals the weakening of its demographic advantage over other European Union countries, according to official data.
The National Institute of Statistics (INSEE) announced that last year there were around 651,000 deaths, while the number of births reached 645,000. This negative balance comes as a result of a continuous decline in fertility, which has deepened since the coronavirus pandemic and is becoming a long-term trend for French society.
Traditionally, France has been considered one of the strongest demographic countries in Europe, thanks to relatively higher fertility rates compared to its neighbors. However, an aging population and a decline in the number of births show that France is not exempt from the demographic crisis that is affecting most countries on the Old Continent.
Experts warn that this trend could have significant economic and social consequences in the coming years. The impact is expected to be felt particularly on the labor market, the sustainability of the pension system and public finances, increasing pressure on the French government's social and economic policies.
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