France: economy and key statistics
France is number 7 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $3.37 trillion in 2025. GDP per person is $48,986. The economy grew by 0.8% in 2025. Unemployment is 7.5%. The economy is 71% services, 17% industry, 1% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 1,480 R&D labs, 65 startups, 54 investors, 92 Titans.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
France is number 5 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 68.4 out of 100: economic 85, technology 66, military 50 and human capital 71.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $3.37 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $4.40 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $48,986 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +0.8% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 0.9% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% | 2025 |
| Population | 68.7 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 31.9 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 71% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 17% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 9% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 1% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 33% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 2.2% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 23% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 2.18% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 89% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in France
- TotalEnergies (#23)
- Électricité de France (#46)
- AXA (#53)
- Carrefour Group (#59)
- Engie (#70)
- LVMH (#77)
- Airbus (#90)
- Vinci (#96)
- Renault (#118)
- Bouygues (#120)
- BNP Paribas (#127)
- CMA CGM (#133)
- Saint-Gobain (#142)
- Veolia (#145)
- Société nationale des chemins de fer français (#150)
- L'Oréal (#158)
- Sanofi (#160)
- Orange (#167)
- Schneider Electric (#180)
- Air France-KLM (#193)
Startups in France
- Advanced Machine Intelligence
- Alice & Bob
- Atelier 801
- Beekast
- Beyond Aero
- Blue Ramen Studios
- BlueTwelve Studio
- Cailabs
- Carbon
- Certideal
- Dataiku
- Doctolib
- Elum Energy
- Enchanted Tools
- Evil Empire
- Exotrail
- Finary
- Flexilivre
- Galadrim
- GLIMPS
Investors in France
- Partech
- Newfund
- Sofinnova
- Idinvest Partners
- Hardware Club
- Seven2
- Station F
- Butler Industries
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Yomoni
Main export industries
France exported goods worth about $646.0bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors: $74.0bn (11.5% of goods exports)
- Vehicles: $55.6bn (8.6% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $47.2bn (7.3% of goods exports)
- Aircraft, spacecraft: $40.3bn (6.2% of goods exports)
- Pharmaceutical products: $38.8bn (6.0% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- Russia (#8)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
- Denmark (#35)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of France?
France had a GDP of $3.37 trillion in 2025, ranking number 7 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in France?
GDP per person in France was $48,986 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of France growing?
The economy of France grew by 0.8% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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