Number of pensioners and contributors in France 2005-2022

Published by S. Galan, Jan 8, 2025

The French pension system is based on redistribution, it depends on demography and a balanced ratio between the number of active contributors and the number of retirees so that enough people can finance the pensions of older people. In 2022, there were 17 million retired people and around 30 million contributors in France. 

Evolution of the number of pensioners and contributors in France between 2005 and 2022 (in millions)

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Statistic: Evolution of the number of pensioners and contributors in France between 2005 and 2022 (in millions)

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Release date

December 2024

Region

France

Survey time period

2005 to 2022

Special properties

Pensioners who received a direct entitlement during the year and who were alive on 31 December; all schemes combined.

Supplementary notes

The source adds the following information: "Excluding people who received a one-off lump sum payment; including civil servants drawing a disability pension and having reached the minimum retirement age."

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