France

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 68.7M (2025). World rank 23 of 216; in Europe, 4 of 48. Area: 551,695 km². World rank 50 of 249; in Europe, 3 of 52. GDP: $3.4T (2025). World rank 7 of 210; in Europe, 3 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: population 66.5M → 68.7M, GDP $2.4T → $3.4T, and GDP per person $36,702 → $48,986.

State

Official name: French Republic
Local name: France
Capital: Paris
Region: Europe
Form of government: Semi-presidential republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 68,720,337 2025
Area: 551,695 km²
GDP: $3.4T 2025
GDP per person: $48,986 2025
Life expectancy: 83 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: French
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zones: UTC+2
Calling code: +33
Emergency numbers: 15, 17, 18, 112, 114
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, E
Mains voltage: 230 V