France

French Republic

"A Western European country renowned for its cuisine, fashion, art, and romantic cities like Paris."

Western Europe
UN Member
G7
NATO
OECD
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Semi‑Presidential Republic

Capital City

Paris

48.87°, 2.33°

Official Languages

French

Population

68.29M

Total Area

551.7K km²

Population Density

123.78 people per km²

Currency

Euro

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#22
68,287,487

Total Population+0.3%

2023
#18
82.9 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#16
81.8%

Urban Population

2023
#122
1.66

Fertility Rate

2023
#64
86.8%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#7
$3.1T

GDP+0.9%

2023
#26
$44.7K

GDP per Capita

2023
#47
2%

Inflation

2024
#120
7.4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#41
31.2

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About France

What is the capital of France?

France's capital city is Paris.

What is the population of France?

As of 2023, the estimated population of France is approximately 68.29M people. This makes it the 22nd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is France?

France spans a total area of approximately 551,695 square kilometers (213,010.54 square miles).

Which continent is France in?

France is located in Europe, specifically within the Western Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of France?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of France is approximately $3.05T USD. This ranks France as the 7th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.