France population: men less than 20 years
France population: men less than 20 years stood at 7,969,256 persons in 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Population and demography table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1991 to 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Population and demography table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population on 1 January by sex and age | |||||||||||
| Men - Less than 20 years | 7,969,256 | 8,045,494 | 8,116,979 | 8,176,948 | 8,225,998 | 8,257,153 | 8,303,784 | 8,336,375 | 8,344,296 | 8,346,043 | |
| Men - From 20 to 59 years | 16,760,684 | 16,719,313 | 16,693,060 | 16,663,195 | 16,589,982 | 16,494,647 | 16,432,554 | 16,456,611 | 16,463,771 | 16,500,042 |
Understanding france population: men less than 20 years
This indicator tallies the male population from birth up to the day before the twentieth birthday, recorded at the onset of the calendar year. The scope includes all male infants, children, and adolescents legally domiciled within the territory, separating them from adult male cohorts and female age groups. This specific pediatric and youth boundary captures the demographic base prior to entry into higher education, military service obligations, and prime working-age brackets.
When evaluating this cohort, analysts must account for the delayed impact of past fertility fluctuations working their way through the youth age structure. Revisions to early estimates are rare for this demographic once birth registrations are finalized, though retroactive adjustments occur following decennial census recalibrations. Comparing this young male segment against older male groups highlights shifts in dependency ratios and educational infrastructure demand. Seasonal comparisons are not applicable since the data is sampled as an annual stock.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this cohort include foreign nationals residing in the country?
- Yes, all male residents meeting the age criteria within the territorial boundaries are counted regardless of nationality.
- How does this series differ from older male population metrics?
- This group strictly isolates individuals under twenty, whereas other series cover prime working ages or retirement brackets.
- What primary factor drives changes in this youth population over time?
- Fluctuations in historical birth counts and net migration of families with young children dictate the size of this cohort.