France vs Algeria: Population Comparison 2026
France
AlgeriaFrance has 18,718,068 more people than Algeria (1.4× as many): 66.7 million vs 48.0 million in 2026. Median age is 42.5 in France and 28.8 in Algeria; fertility is 1.64 vs 2.62 children per woman.
France
2026- Median age
- 42.5
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.64
- Working age (15–64)
- 61.1%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.14%)
Algeria
2026- Median age
- 28.8
- Fertility (TFR)
- 2.62
- Working age (15–64)
- 63.5%
- Trend
- Growing (+1.25%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
France
66.7M
Algeria
48.0M
Youth (0-14)
France
16.0%
Algeria
29.4%
Elderly (65+)
France
22.9%
Algeria
7.0%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between France and Algeria for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = France has more males
Green = Algeria has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = France has more females
Orange = Algeria has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Algeria has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | France | Algeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 66,746,401 | 48,028,333 | France has 18.7 million more (1.4×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | +0.1% (Growing) | +1.3% (Growing) | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.5 | 28.8 | France older by 13.6 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 1.64 — 0.46 below replacement | 2.62 — 0.52 above replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 1.64 | 2.45 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 9.5 | 17.3 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 68.2 million (+2.2%) | 59.6 million (+24.0%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2095 | Peaks 2089 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | France (M / F) | Algeria (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1676K / 1603K | 2235K / 2144K | Algeria has 33.5% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 1785K / 1707K | 2516K / 2416K | Algeria has 41.3% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 1984K / 1895K | 2464K / 2365K | Algeria has 24.5% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 2128K / 2031K | 2057K / 1969K | France has 3.3% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 2175K / 2075K | 1575K / 1512K | France has 37.7% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 2030K / 1958K | 1465K / 1404K | France has 39.0% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 1834K / 1839K | 1729K / 1618K | France has 9.7% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 1931K / 1996K | 1874K / 1770K | France has 7.8% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 1944K / 2045K | 1881K / 1781K | France has 8.9% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 2035K / 2083K | 1656K / 1565K | France has 27.8% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 2103K / 2152K | 1351K / 1291K | France has 61.1% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 2055K / 2180K | 1141K / 1094K | France has 89.5% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 2012K / 2185K | 903K / 868K | France has 137.0% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 1859K / 2093K | 668K / 658K | France has 197.9% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 1663K / 1973K | 484K / 495K | France has 271.6% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 1490K / 1854K | 280K / 308K | France has 468.7% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 854K / 1166K | 127K / 165K | France has 591.1% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 507K / 823K | 60K / 85K | France has 820.8% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 233K / 516K | 16K / 29K | France has 1571.7% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 54K / 183K | 2K / 5K | France has 3000.4% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 5K / 30K | 0K / 0K | France has 5873.8% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, France or Algeria?
France has more: 66.7 million vs 48.0 million in 2026 — 1.4× as many, 18.7 million more people.
Which country is older?
France, with a median age of 42.5 vs 28.8 in Algeria (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
Algeria, at 2.62 children per woman vs 1.64 in France. Replacement is 2.1, so both are compared against it.
How will France and Algeria compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects France at 68.2 million (+2.2% from 2026) and Algeria at 59.6 million (+24.0%).
Are France and Algeria growing or shrinking?
France is growing (+0.1% in 2026); Algeria is growing (+1.3%).
