Population of Loire-Atlantique, France
Population of Loire-Atlantique, France stood at 1,522,543 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 | |||||||||||
| Loire-Atlantique | 1,522,543 | 1,510,599 | 1,499,333 | 1,487,570 | 1,473,156 | 1,457,806 | 1,445,171 | 1,429,272 | 1,412,502 | 1,394,909 | |
| Loiret | 696,921 | 694,930 | 693,193 | 691,268 | 687,063 | 684,561 | 682,304 | 680,434 | 678,845 | 678,105 |
Understanding population of Loire-Atlantique, France
The demographic measure for Loire-Atlantique records the aggregate volume of permanent inhabitants whose principal legal residence is registered within its borders. This localized tally excludes non-resident visitors and secondary homeowners, focusing purely on the stable resident base. It operates as a distinct territorial component within the broader regional hierarchy, allowing analysts to isolate specific local population dynamics.
Effective interpretation of this dataset requires attention to potential revisions in early estimations as complete housing data becomes available. Analysts should rely on annual comparisons to assess demographic evolution accurately, avoiding overinterpretation of single-period adjustments. When comparing this headcount with other districts, users must account for differing territorial sizes and urbanization levels that influence absolute population scales.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series track individuals based on citizenship or residency?
- The count includes all legal residents maintaining a primary home regardless of nationality.
- How often is the Loire-Atlantique resident count revised?
- Provisional estimates undergo scheduled revisions in subsequent reporting cycles as refined census data is integrated.
- Can this series be compared directly with national totals?
- Yes, but it represents a specific sub-national component rather than the aggregate national population.