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Population of Maine-et-Loire, France

Population of Maine-et-Loire, France stood at 843,530 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.

Source: INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM)Last updated: Curated by Bui Thanh Phuc
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This indicator in the Population and demography table

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Departments
Maine-et-Loire843,530840,296837,086833,776828,151824,743820,713818,273815,883813,493
Manche498,153497,928497,681497,522496,815495,508495,093495,045495,983496,883

Understanding population of Maine-et-Loire, France

Demographic tracking for Maine-et-Loire isolates the exact resident population legally established within its administrative boundaries, differentiating its population path from sibling territories across the country. The count aggregates all individuals maintaining a principal residence in the area, covering conventional households alongside collective housing facilities, while leaving out individuals whose primary domicile lies elsewhere. Examining this specific departmental dataset provides researchers with the precise metrics required to analyze localized population aging, housing requirements, and sub-national migration patterns without interference from broader regional distortions.

Evaluating these figures demands careful attention to the rolling census methodology, which updates municipal sample sets continuously rather than through a simultaneous national headcount. Published figures are subject to retroactive revisions when administrative databases, tax records, and civil registries provide corrected baseline parameters. Analysts should rely strictly on annual comparisons to assess structural changes, as short-term fluctuations in preliminary estimates often reflect administrative processing timing rather than actual demographic shifts. When comparing this territory with adjacent départements, verify that municipal boundary adjustments have not compromised historical consistency.

Frequently asked questions

What population definition does the Maine-et-Loire series apply?
The series counts all individuals who maintain their principal legal residence within the département's boundaries.
How does the rolling census affect data for Maine-et-Loire?
Municipal estimates are updated through continuous sampling cycles, which can smooth out abrupt local demographic shifts over several years.
Why do preliminary population figures for Maine-et-Loire undergo revision?
Early estimates are adjusted once complete administrative register data and finalized civil registry records are fully processed.

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