The world population
Population growth rate : Mali 28.9 / 1,000 people
Population growth rate : France 1.5 / 1,000 people

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Infant mortality in the world

The risk of dying before the age of one varies widely by place of birth. Today 1 in 40 children die before that age; in France the figure is 1 in 250. What are infant mortality rates across continents and countries? See our dynamic table on the situation in 2025

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Why are French people living longer now?

France has thirty times more centenarians today than in 1970, and the number of people living to age 105 and over is soaring. Is there a limit to longevity?

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The world population


Why is the world population increasing so fast? And what will happen in the future?


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