Population of Corse-du-Sud, France
Population of Corse-du-Sud, France stood at 175,148 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 1975 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departments | |||||||||||
| Corse-du-Sud | 175,148 | 172,854 | 170,548 | 168,306 | 166,045 | 162,942 | 160,814 | 158,507 | 157,853 | 157,249 | |
| Haute-Corse | 190,488 | 189,399 | 188,285 | 187,180 | 185,231 | 184,655 | 182,887 | 181,933 | 180,701 | 177,689 |
Understanding population of Corse-du-Sud, France
Measurement for Corse-du-Sud tallies permanent residents whose principal legal domicile rests within the southern portion of the island, excluding secondary homeowners and transient vacationers. This territorial subset differs from mainland rows by reflecting distinct insular migration patterns and specific local household formation trends. Individuals staying temporarily for seasonal employment are omitted unless they establish formal primary residency under civil registry rules.
Data users must account for the high concentration of secondary properties in the area, which can create a false impression of population size if confused with the permanent resident count. Year-on-year comparisons eliminate the distortion of heavy tourist inflows during summer months. Revisions to early estimates reflect delayed administrative filings and updated housing occupancy records processed after the initial release.
Frequently asked questions
- How are seasonal workers handled in this territorial count?
- Workers maintaining a permanent home elsewhere are counted at their primary domicile rather than their seasonal workplace.
- Why might this count differ significantly from total housing unit statistics?
- A high proportion of dwellings in the area serve as secondary homes rather than primary residences.
- Are military personnel stationed locally included in the total?
- Personnel with official primary residency registered within the territory are captured in the headcount.