What people in France know about population: Evidence from a recent survey

Abstract

The POP-AWARE survey on awareness and perception of population issues confirms the French population’s interest in demographic topics, as already revealed in earlier INED surveys. The answers to the knowledge questions show that despite feeling ill-informed, respondents generally have an accurate understanding of the demographic situation in France and the world. Far from considering demographic topics obscure or technical, a large share of the population takes an active interest in these issues and feels directly concerned.