Localized population estimates - long time seriesEstimations localisées de population - séries longues

Estimations localisées de population - séries longuesLocalized population estimates - long time series

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This API provides access to long time-series data on population at the departmental, regional, and national level in France. It includes chronological series and other indicators tracking population figures over time across these administrative divisions. The dataset is published and maintained by INSEE, the French national statistics institute, and is freely accessible without authentication. It is useful for demographic analysis, historical comparisons, and monitoring population trends across French territorial units.Séries chronologiques et autres indicateurs sur la population au niveau départemental, régional et national

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Data schema (10 fields)

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Field	Type	Description
GEOTerritory	string	Code identifying the geographic area (department, region, or country).Code identifying the geographic area (department, region, or country).
SEASONAL_ADJUSTSeasonal adjust	string	Indicates whether the data is seasonally adjusted.Indicates whether the data is seasonally adjusted.
SEX	string	Sex category of the population group (e.g. male, female).Sex category of the population group (e.g. male, female).
FREQFrequency	string	Frequency of the observation, e.g. annual.Frequency of the observation, e.g. annual.
TIME_PERIODPeriod	string	Year or period to which the observation refers.Year or period to which the observation refers.
UNIT_MEASUREUnit	string	Unit in which the value is measured, e.g. number of persons.Unit in which the value is measured, e.g. number of persons.
EP_MEASUREEp measure	string	Type of population estimate, e.g. population as of January 1st.Type of population estimate, e.g. population as of January 1st.
REF_PERIODRef period	string	Reference period code for the measurement.Reference period code for the measurement.
AGE	string	Age group of the population, e.g. 35 to 39 years.Age group of the population, e.g. 35 to 39 years.
OBS_VALUE_NIVEAUValue	number	Estimated population value for the given category and period.Estimated population value for the given category and period.

Schema captured from melodi 7 days ago.

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Sample data (5 records)

Record 1AGE: Y35T39 · GEO: 2026-FRANCE-FM

{
  "AGE": "Y35T39",
  "GEO": "2026-FRANCE-FM",
  "SEX": "F",
  "FREQ": "A",
  "EP_MEASURE": "POP_JAN_1ST",
  "REF_PERIOD": "_Z",
  "TIME_PERIOD": "1982",
  "UNIT_MEASURE": "PS",
  "SEASONAL_ADJUST": "N",
  "OBS_VALUE_NIVEAU": 1631596
}

Record 2AGE: Y40T44 · GEO: 2026-FRANCE-FM

{
  "AGE": "Y40T44",
  "GEO": "2026-FRANCE-FM",
  "SEX": "F",
  "FREQ": "A",
  "EP_MEASURE": "POP_JAN_1ST",
  "REF_PERIOD": "_Z",
  "TIME_PERIOD": "1982",
  "UNIT_MEASURE": "PS",
  "SEASONAL_ADJUST": "N",
  "OBS_VALUE_NIVEAU": 1424492
}

Record 3AGE: Y45T49 · GEO: 2026-FRANCE-FM

{
  "AGE": "Y45T49",
  "GEO": "2026-FRANCE-FM",
  "SEX": "F",
  "FREQ": "A",
  "EP_MEASURE": "POP_JAN_1ST",
  "REF_PERIOD": "_Z",
  "TIME_PERIOD": "1982",
  "UNIT_MEASURE": "PS",
  "SEASONAL_ADJUST": "N",
  "OBS_VALUE_NIVEAU": 1559056
}

Record 4AGE: Y50T54 · GEO: 2026-FRANCE-FM

{
  "AGE": "Y50T54",
  "GEO": "2026-FRANCE-FM",
  "SEX": "F",
  "FREQ": "A",
  "EP_MEASURE": "POP_JAN_1ST",
  "REF_PERIOD": "_Z",
  "TIME_PERIOD": "1982",
  "UNIT_MEASURE": "PS",
  "SEASONAL_ADJUST": "N",
  "OBS_VALUE_NIVEAU": 1613163
}

Record 5AGE: Y55T59 · GEO: 2026-FRANCE-FM

{
  "AGE": "Y55T59",
  "GEO": "2026-FRANCE-FM",
  "SEX": "F",
  "FREQ": "A",
  "EP_MEASURE": "POP_JAN_1ST",
  "REF_PERIOD": "_Z",
  "TIME_PERIOD": "1982",
  "UNIT_MEASURE": "PS",
  "SEASONAL_ADJUST": "N",
  "OBS_VALUE_NIVEAU": 1581930
}

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Configuration

Base URL: https://api.insee.fr/melodi/data/DS_ESTIMATION_POPULATION

Query examples

curl -s 'https://api.insee.fr/melodi/data/DS_ESTIMATION_POPULATION?maxResult=20' -H 'Accept: application/json'

First 20 observations (dimensions + measures) as JSON.

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