Average life expectancy in France at birth is 81 years.[1][2]
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Healthcare issues in France
Obesity in France
Even though French are among the thinner Europeans (see chart below), obesity in France has been increasingly cited as a major health issue in recent years. It is now considered a political issue whereas just a few years prior it would only have been an issue reported on television talk shows or in women’s magazines.[3] There is a myth about French people not getting overweight or obese[4] however France is only ranked as the 128th fattest country in the World,[5] one of the lowest rank among developed countries and French food has long been studied for its healthy diet.
| Country | Average weight | BMI[6] | Daily Calorie Intake | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80 kg | 29 | 2,200 | [7] |
| Italy | 74 kg | 26 | 2,100 | |
| Germany | 73.5 kg | 26 | 2,400 | |
| France | 68 kg | 24 | 2,200 |
Public health
France, as all EU countries, is under an EU directive to reduce sewage discharge to sensitive areas. In 2006, France was only 40% in compliance, one of the lowest achieving countries in the EU with regard to this waste-water treatment standard[8]
Statistics
| Total population (2015) | 64,395,000 |
|---|---|
| Gross national income per capita (PPP international $, 2013) | 37 |
| Life expectancy at birth m/f (years, 2015) | 79/85 |
| Probability of dying under five (per 1 000 live births, 0) | not available |
| Probability of dying between 15 and 60 years m/f (per 1 000 population, 2015) | 104/51 |
| Total expenditure on health per capita (Intl $, 2014) | 4,508 |
| Total expenditure on health as % of GDP (2014) | 11.5 |
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