France has 48.7 million registered voters eligible to participate in the country’s municipal elections this month, according to figures published by the national statistics agency, Insee.
The data shows that a total of 50.4 million people were registered on French electoral rolls as of early February 2026. Among these, 1.7 million voters were French citizens living abroad and registered through consulates, while about 374,000 were citizens of other European Union countries residing in France. Some 48.7 million of those registered are eligible to vote in the municipal elections.
In mainland France and the overseas departments, approximately 95% of citizens of voting age were registered to vote. This level of registration has remained stable since 2022, according to Insee.
Increase in voter numbers
The number of registered voters has grown by around 847,000 since the 2024 European elections. The increase is largely attributed to demographic factors. Automatic registration of young people turning 18 exceeded the number of voters removed from the rolls due to deaths, contributing to the overall growth in the electorate.
In addition to automatic registrations, millions of French citizens have updated their registration details. Since May 2024, about 4.1 million individuals have voluntarily registered or re-registered on the electoral roll, most often after changing residence. In three out of five cases, these registrations were completed online, reflecting the increasing use of digital administrative services.
Election participation
Insee’s data also shows that citizens from other European Union member states living in France continue to participate in local elections through the municipal voting system.
Among these voters, Portuguese nationals represent the largest group of European citizens registered to vote in France. Read more here.
