🇫🇷 France
Population: 68,720,337 in 2025 for France (Europe), position 23 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – France: $48,986 /inh. (2025), ranking 33 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 7.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.9 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – France, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: access to employment (1/186).
Weaknesses – France, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Tobacco use among women (156/165), Tobacco use (149/165), Female suicide rate (160/183).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: France has $48,986 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: France has 7.5 %, above the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): France has 0.9 %, below the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: France has 0.8 %, below the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $3.4T | 2025 | 7 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $4.4T | 2025 | 10 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $36,448 /inh. | 2021 | 20 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $48,630 /inh. | 2025 | 30 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $48,986 /inh. | 2025 | 33 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $63,975 /inh. | 2025 | 34 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.6 % | 2025 | 162 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 170 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 0.8 % | 2025 | 178 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.9 % | 2025 | 38 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.2 % | 2025 | 42 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 78.3 % | 2025 | 26 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 19.3 % | 2025 | 86 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 18.9 % | 2025 | 129 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 7.5 % | 2025 | 130 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 51.2 % | 2025 | 133 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 55.3 % | 2025 | 136 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 13.3 % | 2025 | 151 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 2.3 % | 2025 | 153 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $428.6B | 2025 | 5 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $683.1B | 2025 | 10 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 23.1 % | 2024 | 28 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -0.3 % | 2025 | 85 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 33.4 % | 2025 | 105 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 67.2 % | 2025 | 122 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 33.8 % | 2025 | 124 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 117,109,000 arr. | 2020 | 1 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $36B | 2020 | 3 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $61.1B | 2025 | 9 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.8 % | 2025 | 111 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 1.3 % | 2025 | 121 of 196 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 47.3 % | 2023 | 9 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 2.2 % | 2023 | 17 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 24.4 % | 2025 | 26 of 187 |
| Tax revenue | 22.8 % | 2024 | 31 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 29.1 % | 2024 | 54 of 159 |
| Military spending | 2 % | 2025 | 70 of 165 |
| Budget balance | -5.2 % | 2024 | 130 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $428.2B | 2025 | 12 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 85.1 % | 2018 | 21 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 107.6 % | 2024 | 22 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 3.4 months | 2025 | 116 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 70.9 % | 2025 | 32 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 21.6 % | 2025 | 94 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 9.5 % | 2025 | 105 of 201 |
| Gross capital formation | 21.9 % | 2025 | 110 of 185 |
| Household final consumption | 54.1 % | 2025 | 129 of 189 |
| Industry (including construction) | 16.8 % | 2025 | 153 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.4 % | 2025 | 166 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 22.5 % | 2025 | 17 of 213 |
| Population | 68,720,337 inhab. | 2025 | 23 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 41.8 yrs | 2023 | 38 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.5 % | 2025 | 38 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 63.3 per 100 | 2025 | 59 of 213 |
| Urban population | 78.8 % | 2025 | 63 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 95.3 % | 2024 | 68 of 145 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105 per 100 girls | 2024 | 112 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 61.2 % | 2025 | 155 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 16.2 % | 2025 | 159 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 94.1 per 100 women | 2025 | 176 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.5 % | 2025 | 176 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female life expectancy at birth | 85.9 yrs | 2024 | 13 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 70 yrs | 2023 | 16 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83 yrs | 2024 | 23 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 5.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 27 of 188 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 80.2 yrs | 2024 | 31 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 3.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 31 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 4.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 35 of 194 |
| Death rate | 9.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 51 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 21.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 117 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 13.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 122 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 1.61 children/woman | 2024 | 132 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.25 % | 2025 | 155 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 9.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 159 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 7.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 160 of 183 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 11.5 % | 2024 | 12 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 5.7 per 1,000 | 2022 | 20 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 9.2 % | 2024 | 21 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 9.42 per 1,000 | 2021 | 27 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 8 per 100,000 | 2024 | 47 of 206 |
| Physicians | 3.28 per 1,000 | 2022 | 55 of 193 |
| Measles vaccination | 95 % | 2024 | 60 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 98.6 % | 2024 | 62 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.3 % | 2023 | 62 of 152 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average height of men | 179.7 cm | 2014 | 13 of 198 |
| Average weight of men | 77.1 kg | 2005 | 17 of 48 |
| Obesity among adult women | 11.7 % | 2024 | 23 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 11.2 L/person | 2024 | 24 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 164.9 cm | 2014 | 25 of 198 |
| Average weight of women | 62.7 kg | 2005 | 27 of 48 |
| Adult obesity | 11.2 % | 2024 | 29 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 6.5 % | 2024 | 52 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 10.7 % | 2024 | 59 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 95 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among men | 35.9 % | 2024 | 116 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 146 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 33.6 % | 2024 | 149 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 31.2 % | 2024 | 156 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.7 % | 2020 | 4 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 42.7 % | 2020 | 13 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.7 | 2003 | 26 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.7 % | 2020 | 29 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 57 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 13.8 % | 2024 | 63 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 9.1 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 37.1 % | 2022 | 92 of 114 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 12.4 % | 2022 | 102 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 46.5 % | 2020 | 118 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.18 | 2003 | 132 of 203 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.3 % | 2020 | 145 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.17 | 2003 | 149 of 205 |
| Majority religion | No absolute majority | 2020 | 7 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.1 % | 2023 | 17 of 169 |
| Gini index | 31.8 | 2023 | 47 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.7 % | 2023 | 56 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 25 % | 2023 | 113 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 4,853 km | 2026 | 28 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 46.6 ° | 2026 | 35 of 232 |
| Total area | 606,410 km² | 2024 | 44 of 212 |
| Land area | 538,950 km² | 2024 | 47 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 3,956 km | 2026 | 52 of 230 |
| Population density | 127.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 85 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,810 m | 2026 | 29 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,933 m³/inh. | 2022 | 86 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2.1 % | 2015 | 88 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 867 mm | 2022 | 99 of 180 |
| Average elevation | 375 m | 2026 | 100 of 166 |
| Lowest point | -2 m | 2026 | 197 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 31.3 % | 2024 | 26 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 28.8 % | 2025 | 44 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 52.8 % | 2024 | 54 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 32.9 % | 2024 | 106 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.87 | 2025 | 9 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.8 | 2025 | 9 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.6 | 2025 | 12 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.72 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.94 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.87 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.88 | 2025 | 39 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of expression index | 0.96 | 2025 | 6 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.95 | 2025 | 9 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.89 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.92 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.94 | 2025 | 26 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.94 | 2025 | 34 of 174 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.87 | 2025 | 49 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.8 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.04 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.97 | 2025 | 17 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 2.07 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.95 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.06 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.24 | 2025 | 25 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 67 pts | 2024 | 25 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.16 | 2025 | 26 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.21 | 2025 | 31 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.99 | 2025 | 36 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.97 | 2025 | 38 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.09 | 2025 | 123 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 45 % | 2025 | 21 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 7 % | 2012 | 25 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 36.2 % | 2025 | 41 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,944 | 2025 | 150 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Mandatory quota of 40% or more | 2025 | 14 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 92.9 /100 | 2025 | 4 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 31 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 17 pts | 2025 | 9 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by court decision | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for adults and minors | 2025 | 17 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 62 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited but rarely prosecuted | 2026 | 16 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 1.7 % | 2005 | 1 of 150 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 16 wks | 2026 | 11 of 61 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 72.7 % | 2010 | 11 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 3.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 20 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 34 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.2 % | 2020 | 108 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 98 % | 2018 | 2 of 99 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $2,460 | 2025 | 11 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $2,036 | 2025 | 13 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 99.4 % | 2021 | 22 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.5 /10 | 2024 | 30 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 8.9 % | 2018 | 108 of 137 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 13 yrs | 2025 | 17 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in France?
France has about 68,720,337 inhabitants (2025), ranking 23 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of France?
GDP per capita is $48,986 /inh. (2025): France ranks 33 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in France?
Annual inflation is 0.9 % (2025); France ranks 38 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in France?
The unemployment rate is 7.5 % (2025); France ranks 130 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does France stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: France has $48,986 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on France come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.