Population of Saône-et-Loire, France
Population of Saône-et-Loire, France stood at 547,965 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 | |||||||||||
| Saône-et-Loire | 547,965 | 548,844 | 549,723 | 550,310 | 549,136 | 549,288 | 551,063 | 551,493 | 552,185 | 553,595 | |
| Sarthe | 565,033 | 565,403 | 566,239 | 566,733 | 566,129 | 566,058 | 566,993 | 566,412 | 565,963 | 566,506 |
Understanding population of Saône-et-Loire, France
Population figures aggregate all individuals maintaining permanent legal residence within the geographical and administrative limits of the Saône-et-Loire département. This measure isolates the demographic tally for this specific territory, distinguishing it from adjacent departmental rows in the regional breakdown. The count includes residents of all ages registered within local municipal databases, omitting temporary visitors, seasonal workers, and non-residents.
Interpreting these figures involves recognizing that provisional estimates are subject to revision as complete municipal survey data are finalized. Analysts should utilize annual comparisons to discern underlying demographic movements, as shorter evaluation windows can be influenced by administrative reporting schedules. Benchmarking this series against other regional units requires adjusting for differences in geographic size and settlement patterns.
Frequently asked questions
- Are temporary residents included in the Saône-et-Loire population total?
- No, temporary visitors and seasonal workers without primary legal domicile in the département are excluded.
- How are revisions handled in this departmental series?
- Provisional annual estimates are updated once comprehensive municipal census validations are completed.
- What is the recommended timeframe for analyzing changes in this population?
- An annual timeframe provides the most reliable perspective on structural population trends.