France

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France is located in Western Europe. Its capital is Paris, and it has a population of 68,720,337 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 551,695 square kilometers (approximately 213,011 square miles). Its currency is Euro. The population density is approximately 125 people per square kilometer. France shares land borders with 8 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain and Switzerland.

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France at a glance

Economy of France

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering France

AD

Andorra

CapitalAndorra la Vella

Population82,904

BE

Belgium

CapitalBrussels

Population11,941,781

DE

Germany

CapitalBerlin

Population83,491,249

IT

Italy

CapitalRome

Population58,915,656

LU

Luxembourg

CapitalLuxembourg

Population686,970

MC

Monaco

CapitalMonaco

Population38,341

ES

Spain

CapitalMadrid

Population49,355,143

CH

Switzerland

CapitalBern

Population9,092,436