Death toll rises slightly in 2025

In 2025, 647,818 people died, representing a 1 percent increase compared to 2024. This is according to a study by Insee, France’s national statistics institute, which tracks demographic and economic data for the country.

Average age at death increases

The average age at death is 79.5 years. This is nearly one and a half years higher than ten years ago, indicating a general trend of increased life expectancy across the population.

Gender differences in mortality

Men die at a younger age than women. This gender gap in life expectancy has been observed in many countries and is often attributed to biological, behavioral, and social factors that affect health outcomes differently for men and women.

Infant mortality affects boys more

As early as their first year of life, boys, who are less robust, are more affected by infant mortality. This suggests that male infants may be more vulnerable to health challenges during early development, contributing to the overall gender disparity in life expectancy.