# Mortality and demographic decline in France in 2025 > In 2025, the number of deaths exceeded the number of births in France, ten years earlier than expected, according to a study by Santé publique France and Inserm published on October 27, 2026. The same day, Les Echos presented data on the evolution of causes of mortality, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, Covid, and stroke. On October 28, the CESE called for planning in response to aging and declining birth rates, as France could lose 3.6 million inhabitants. In early November, INSEE statistics indicated 647,818 deaths in 2025, a 1% increase compared to 2024, with peaks during certain periods of the year. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events nationwide, followed from 27 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. 7 articles from 6 sources (health, society); last updated on 1 November 2026 at 07:30. Reported toll: 647818 deaths. - Status: ongoing - Category: Health, Society - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 27 October 2026 at 07:25 - Updated: 1 November 2026 at 07:30 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/121-mortality-and-demographic-decline-in-france-in-2025 ## Reported figures - 647818 deaths - 3,6 millions - 3,6 millions d'habitants ## Coverage angles The three sides cover the same demographic turning point of 2025, but differ in angle: the left highlights the social planning driven by the CESE, the center presents figures and causes of death, and the right focuses on the evolution of causes of mortality. **Common ground** - In 2025, the number of deaths exceeded the number of births in France, ten years earlier than expected - INSEE records 647,818 deaths in 2025, a 1% increase compared to 2024 - The CESE calls for planning in response to aging and declining birth rates - France could lose 3.6 million inhabitants **Differences** - The left insists on rejecting "natalist incantations" and a global approach, an angle absent from right-wing articles - The right highlights causes of mortality (cancer, stroke, Covid) as the main subject, while the left does not mention them - The center details daily variations in deaths, an element not taken up by the other sides ## Timeline (5 events) ### 27 October 2026 — [Les chiffres du nouveau visage de la mortalité en France](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2212-les-chiffres-du-nouveau-visage-de-la-mortalite-en-france.md) Les Echos publient des données montrant l'évolution des causes de mortalité en France, entre cancer, maladies cardiovasculaires, Covid et AVC. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 27 October 2026 — [En 2025, les décès dépassent les naissances en France](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2196-en-2025-les-deces-depassent-les-naissances-en-france.md) Une étude de Santé publique France et de l'Inserm montre que le nombre de décès a dépassé celui des naissances en 2025, dix ans plus tôt que prévu, en analysant les grandes causes de mortalité. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [Fertility: A CESE Report Identifies Economic Barrier as First Obstacle](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2742-fertility-a-cese-report-identifies-economic-barrier-as-first-obstacle.md) A CESE report published on October 28 reveals that the primary barrier to fertility is economic and judges calls for demographic rearmament without concrete measures to be ineffective. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [The Cese calls for planning in the face of French demographic decline](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2996-the-cese-calls-for-planning-in-the-face-of-french-demographic-decline.md) In a context of aging and declining birth rates, the Economic, Social and Environmental Council deems planning indispensable to address demographic changes, as France could lose 3.6 million inhabitants. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 1 November 2026 — [Mortalité en France : les jours de l'année où l'on meurt le plus](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6120-mortalite-en-france-les-jours-de-l-annee-ou-l-on-meurt-le-plus.md) En 2025, 647 818 personnes sont décédées en France, 1 % de plus qu'en 2024. Les statistiques de l'Insee révèlent des pics de décès à certaines périodes de l'année. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Mortality and demographic decline in France in 2025”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/121-mortality-and-demographic-decline-in-france-in-2025 Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology