French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%
As a microstate in Antarctic, French Southern and Antarctic Lands is home to just 400 people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Its capital is Port-aux-Français, and French is the official language, while the euro serves as the national currency.
Population
400
Area
7,747 km²
Density
0/km²
World Rank
#244
General Information
- Capital
- Port-aux-Français
- Region
- Antarctic
- Continent
- Antarctica
- Languages
- French
- Currencies
- euro (€)
- Calling Code
- +262
- Top-Level Domain
- .tf
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC+05:00
Population Details
- Total Population
- 400
- Land Area
- 7,747 km²
- Population Density
- 0 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- +0.88%
- Annual Growth
- +4 people
- Daily Growth
- +0 people
- World Population Share
- 0.00%
- Coordinates
- -49.25°, 69.17°
Global Population Share
Population Projections (2026-2050)
Near-zero growth suggests that French Southern and Antarctic Lands is entering a period of demographic stability—or, depending on policy responses, the early stages of decline. The territory's governance arrangements will influence how effectively it adapts to evolving population dynamics.
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 400 |
| 2030 | 414 |
| 2035 | 432 |
| 2040 | 451 |
| 2045 | 471 |
| 2050 | 491 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of French Southern and Antarctic Lands?
The population of French Southern and Antarctic Lands is approximately 400 as of 2026, making it #244 in the world by population.
What is the capital of French Southern and Antarctic Lands?
The capital of French Southern and Antarctic Lands is Port-aux-Français.
What languages are spoken in French Southern and Antarctic Lands?
The main languages spoken in French Southern and Antarctic Lands are French.
How big is French Southern and Antarctic Lands?
French Southern and Antarctic Lands covers an area of 7,747 km² with a population density of 0 people per km².
Is French Southern and Antarctic Lands growing or shrinking?
French Southern and Antarctic Lands is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 4 people annually.
What is the life expectancy in French Southern and Antarctic Lands?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for French Southern and Antarctic Lands.
What is the GDP per capita of French Southern and Antarctic Lands?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for French Southern and Antarctic Lands.