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France vs Australia Population
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 22% of France’s Population; today the figure is about 40%.
| Year | France | Australia | Australia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 47,412,964 | 10,276,477 | 22% |
| 1970 | 52,007,169 | 12,507,000 | 24% |
| 1980 | 55,274,184 | 14,692,000 | 27% |
| 1990 | 58,261,012 | 17,065,128 | 29% |
| 2000 | 60,918,661 | 19,028,802 | 31% |
| 2010 | 65,026,211 | 22,031,750 | 34% |
| 2020 | 67,601,110 | 25,649,248 | 38% |
| 2025 | 68,720,337 | 27,614,411 | 40% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Australia in Population?
It has not come to that. France has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do France and Australia compare today?
France is ahead: 68,720,337 against 27,614,411 — the trailing economy stands at about 40% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: