Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Les Bessons
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Tractors and farm equipment | 5 |
Les Bessons Facts
| Area | 23.1 km² |
| Population | 601 |
| Male Population | 310 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 291 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +170.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +76.8% |
| Median Age | 43.3 years (Male: 42.7, Female: 43.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $33,579 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.77271, 3.25355 |
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Les Bessons Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 222 | 296 | 340 | 467 | 601 | 618 | 624 |
| Population Density | 9.6 / km² | 12.8 / km² | 14.7 / km² | 20.2 / km² | 26.1 / km² | 26.8 / km² | 27.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLes Bessons Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 76.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Bessons | +170.7% | +103% | +76.8% |
| France | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Les Bessons Median Age
Median Age: 43.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Bessons | 43.3 yrs | 43.9 yrs | 42.7 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Les Bessons Population Density
Population Density: 26.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Bessons | 601 | 23.1 km² | 26.1 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Les Bessons Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Les Bessons
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Les Bessons Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $23,206 | $24,128 | $27,252 | $30,898 | $29,467 | $31,287 | $30,998 | $33,579 |
| Total GDP | $13.7M | $14.8M | $17.5M | $21M | $21.2M | $23.3M | $23.6M | $25.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Les Bessons CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Bessons | 4,371 tn | 7.27 tn | 189.5 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Les Bessons CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,371 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 189.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/08 | 8:56 PM | 3 | 21.2 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/08 | 7:54 PM | 3 | 94.6 km | 6,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/08 | 11:53 PM | 3 | 98 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/05 | 3:37 PM | 3.1 | 2.9 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/05 | 10:14 AM | 3.2 | 4.9 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/05 | 8:19 AM | 3 | 19.1 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/02 | 10:20 AM | 3 | 90.2 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/02 | 12:48 AM | 3 | 47.7 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/02 | 6:11 AM | 3.7 | 74.5 km | 6,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/01 | 8:53 AM | 3.4 | 95.5 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Les Bessons
Les Bessons is a commune in the Lozère department in southern France.
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