Population

Population - In 10 years, the population in the Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur region has increased slightly with small municipalities experiencing a strong demographic growth.

According to the latest figures published on Monday the region has 5,030,890 inhabitants which is higher than the national average. Since 2012, the Var has experienced the strongest growth: + 0.7%, against + 0.5% for Vaucluse and + 0.4% for Bouches-du-Rhône.

Last local news

French and Riviera News Friday 7 November 2025

The man who allegedly drove his car into pedestrians on the Ile d’Oleron has said that he regrets his actions, according to the local prosecutor.... French and Riviera News Friday 7 November 2025 Read More

07/11/2025

French and Riviera News Friday 7th November 2025

Time is running out for the marine animals at Marineland in Antibes. On Thursday, 6 November 2025, France’s Minister for Ecological Transition, Mathie... French and Riviera News Friday 7th November 2025 Read More

07/11/2025

Evening Update Wednesday 6 November 2025

A highly critical report into the operation of border facilities for migrants in Menton has been released today. Inspectors carried out an unannounced... Evening Update Wednesday 6 November 2025 Read More

06/11/2025

French and Riviera News Thursday 6th November 2025

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after deliberately driving into pedestrians and cyclists on the island of Oléron, off France’s western coa... French and Riviera News Thursday 6th November 2025 Read More

06/11/2025

Evening Update Wednesday 5 November 2025

Five people have been injured, two of them seriously, after a man deliberately drove into pedestrians this morning in the Charente-Maritime department... Evening Update Wednesday 5 November 2025 Read More

05/11/2025