Urban Development in France

6 indicators covering urban development for France.

IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank
Population in the largest city 20.9% 2025 up 1.0% 113th
Population density 126.86 people per sq. km of land area 2023 up 3.6% 87th
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.23 micrograms per cubic meter 2023 down 42.4% 169th
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 15.87 million 2025 up 5.7% 26th
Population in largest city 11.35 million 2025 up 5.7% 20th
PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 78.2% 2017 down 21.5% 167th