France's population decline presents a political challenge
- Posted on January 13, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France's population decline presents a political challenge
EDITORIAL. France now has the lowest average number of children per woman since the end of World War II. Decisions about whether to start a family, have more children, or have none at all hinge on multiple factors, including inadequate childcare options, rising job insecurity and the ongoing housing crisis.
