In France, 663,000 babies were born in 2024, the lowest since World War II. The Institut national des études démographiques (Ined) found that the ideal family size has reduced, now averaging 2.3 children compared to 2.7 in 1998. Many young people under 30 desire only 1.9 to 2 children. A significant gap exists between desired family size and reality; women born in 1980 desired 2.5 children but had 2.1. Additionally, only 29 percent find three or more children ideal now, down from half a century ago.
In 2024, the average 'ideal number of children' per family in France is 2.3, decreasing from 2.7 in 1998, indicating a shift in family size preferences.
65 percent of survey respondents aged 18 to 49 consider two children per family ideal, up from 47 percent in 1998, showing a strong preference for smaller families.
The gap between desired and actual family size is significant; women born in 1980 wanted an average of 2.5 children in 2005, but only had 2.1.
In 2024, less than 30 percent of the population views three or more children as ideal, compared to half more than 25 years ago, indicating diminishing family size ideals.
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