Publications
This page lists scientific publications based on Erfi 2 data.
Bouchet-Valat Milan, Toulemon Laurent, 2025, “People in France Want Fewer Children”, Population & Societies, 635, p. 1-4.
The ERFI 2 survey (part of the international Generations and Gender Programme) shows that the fertility intentions of young people under 40 declined between 2005 and 2024 in France, suggesting that the fertility downturn will probably continue. This decline concerns all social groups but is especially strong among young people. It is linked partly to individuals’ conceptions of the family and of their future. For example, fertility intentions are lower among people who favour gender equality and those who worry about climate change and prospects for future generations.