Population Density Across France 🇫🇷

What We’re Showing

This 3D map visualizes population density across France, based on data from Eurostat and INSEE.

Fast Facts About Population in France

• The center of Paris is the most densely populated area in the European Union. Greater Paris is home to approximately 17% of the French population
• Outside of Paris, the next most dense square kilometer can be found in the 5th arrondissement of Marseilles. Marseilles is the oldest major city in the country
• Overall, 81% of France’s population live in urban areas as of 2023