Population structure in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region has a population that is older on average than the national figure. In 2025, people under 25 make up 26% of the population, slightly less than the 28% in France, while 32% are over 60, compared to 28% nationally.

Life expectancy and fertility

Life expectancy at birth in the region reached 85.3 years for women and 79 years for men in 2025, which is lower than the national averages of 85.9 and 80.3 years. The fertility rate in the region is 1.5 children per woman, slightly below the national rate of 1.56.

Popular baby names

In Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the most common female names given in 2025 are Louise, Jade, and Ambre, while the most common male names are Gabriel, Léo, and Louis.

Population decline and upcoming census

The region’s population was 2,802,670 in 2023, a decrease of 8,800 from 2017. The next census will be conducted from January 21 to February 27, 2027, providing updated demographic data.

Living standards and poverty

In 2023, the median living standard in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté was 25,640 euros, close to the national average of 25,920 euros. However, the region has a 14% poverty rate, slightly lower than the 16% in metropolitan France.

Housing and energy use

In 2023, 63% of households in the region owned their primary residence, compared to 58% in France. Additionally, 47% of primary residences used electricity or renewable energy sources like wood and geothermal energy, compared to 51% nationally.

Education and employment

In 2025, 44% of the region’s 25-34 year olds had a higher education diploma, compared to 56% in France. In the second quarter of 2026, the region had 984,700 salaried jobs, a 0.8% decrease from the previous year, with an unemployment rate of 7.4%.

Economic indicators and inflation

The national GDP remained stable in the second quarter of 2026, with a 0.0% growth rate. Inflation stood at 3.0% over one year in September 2026, according to INSEE data.

Surveys and economic tracking

INSEE BFC conducts surveys of 2,700 households every quarter to determine the unemployment rate and track the region’s economic and social situation. Permanent equipment monitoring helps track the presence and evolution of shops and services.

Retail and service trends

In 2025, the region had 241 shoe stores, a 25% decrease over five years. However, the number of fitness centers rose by 27% to 408, and health houses increased by 58% to 183.

Travel and agriculture

In 2023, 2.5% of the region’s active population commuted by bicycle, compared to 3.5% in France. Organic agriculture covered 10% of the region’s agricultural areas in 2025, up from 9% in 2020.

Public statistics and business data

INSEE manages administrative and economic directories, including the Sirene directory, which records businesses. In 2024, 200,380 legal units were active in the region, with 35,089 new businesses created in 2025.

Civil status and electoral data

In 2025, the region recorded 21,900 births and 31,900 deaths, with 9,702 marriages in 2024. In February 2026, 2,012,107 people were registered on the region’s electoral lists, and women accounted for 23% of mayors.

Role of statistics in public policy

INSEE’s statistics cover areas like economy, demography, and living conditions, helping to inform public decisions. The consumer price index (CPI) is a key tool for measuring inflation and adjusting wages, benefits, and other indexed payments.

INSEE’s mission and services

On European Statistics Day, INSEE emphasized its role in providing reliable data to understand society and guide collective choices. It describes statistics as objective measurements, decision-making tools, and a public service for all. Surveys and directory management are central to its work in understanding the region and its people.