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INSEE projects French population peak at 69.8 million by 2037

The National Institute of Statistics projects France's population will peak at 69.8 million inhabitants by 2037, then begin to decline.

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By 2070, those over 65 could be twice as numerous as today, transforming the country's demographic structure.

This transition poses major challenges for pension systems, healthcare, and public finances.

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