There are marked differences between France and Germany in terms of fertility levels, which may be traced back to … influence on desired fertility in both countries exerted by these structural and cultural differences is examined using data … separately. The results show that attitudinal differences between western Germany and France are less pronounced than those …

On 1 January 2014, the population of France was 66 million (of which 63.9 million in metropolitan France), an increase … quarter for education. Fertility decreased slightly, to 1.99 children per woman. As the proportion of women of reproductive … age in the population also fell and the total population increased, this fertility decline was associated with a decrease …

through natural increase. There are now more African than European immigrants living in France. Fertility was practically …France had 65.3 million inhabitants as of 1 January 2012, including 1.9 million in the overseas departments. The … stable in 2011 (2.01 children per woman), but the lifetime fertility of the 1971-1972 cohorts reached a historic low in …

On 1 January 2013, the population of France was 65.8 million, of which 63.7 million in metropolitan France, an increase … 2012 remained relatively stable. The majority are young women. Fertility remained unchanged with respect to the previous …-specific fertility rates changed little, although fertility in the 35-39 age group continued to increase. Births outside marriage are …

The total population of France on 1 January 2011 is estimated at 65 million, of whom 1.9 million reside in overseas … départements (DOMs). With growth of 11.2 per 1,000 in 2010, the DOM population is growing at twice the rate of metropolitan France … (5.4 per 1,000), and its age structure is younger. Its fertility is slightly higher, at 2.4 children per woman versus 2 …

on individual fertility behaviors in France. Indeed, the French laws make it very difficult to collect data on the … significantly influences fertility. To have been raised in a religious family and to be a believer do not matter either. The … estimated fertility of a woman assisting offices every week is 24% higher that the expected fertility of a woman who never …

parental leave and child care provision. France, for its part has continued to progressively consolidate and enhance its … provision. Despite a rise in its overall supply of formal childcare Germany, however, still lags far behind France in this …