This figure was given by the French gambling regulations entity ARJEL, which is according to the 2019 first quarter census. Active Players: Out of the total population of France being 65.5 million, a total of 2.2 million people are said to be engaged in online gambling platforms found in the country.Population: UN statistics state that France is the 22nd most populous country in the world, with a population of up to 65.5 million people and counting.