GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in France
France: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 2.92 trillion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.92 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
83rd
of 211 countries
All-time high
2.92 trillion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
124.40 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in France, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in France stood at 2.92 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in France peaked at 2.92 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 124.40 billion current LCU, in 1970.
That places France 83rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in France, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 124.40 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 138.73 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1972 | 155.05 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1973 | 178.08 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 1974 | 207.57 billion current LCU | +16.6% |
| 1975 | 233.23 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1976 | 269.81 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1977 | 304.16 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1978 | 345.19 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 394.49 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 1980 | 447.42 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1981 | 504.71 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1982 | 579.25 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1983 | 642.95 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1984 | 699.50 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 749.58 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 807.71 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1987 | 848.79 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 917.93 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 988.88 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 1.04 trillion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 1.08 trillion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 1.12 trillion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 1.13 trillion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 1.17 trillion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 1.21 trillion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 1.25 trillion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 1.29 trillion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 1.35 trillion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 1.40 trillion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 1.47 trillion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 1.53 trillion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 1.58 trillion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 1.62 trillion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 1.70 trillion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 1.76 trillion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 1.85 trillion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 1.94 trillion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 1.99 trillion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 1.94 trillion current LCU | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 2.00 trillion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 2.06 trillion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 2.09 trillion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 2.12 trillion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 2.15 trillion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 2.20 trillion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 2.23 trillion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 2.29 trillion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 2.36 trillion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 2.43 trillion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 2.32 trillion current LCU | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 2.51 trillion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 2.66 trillion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 2.82 trillion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2024 | 2.92 trillion current LCU | +3.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 2.92 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 220.22 billion current LCU, 13.3× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- France's 2.92 trillion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 481.94 billion current LCU, 6.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 235.07 billion current LCU | 124.40 billion current LCU | 394.49 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 718.67 billion current LCU | 447.42 billion current LCU | 988.88 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.20 trillion current LCU | 1.04 trillion current LCU | 1.40 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.74 trillion current LCU | 1.47 trillion current LCU | 1.99 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.19 trillion current LCU | 2.00 trillion current LCU | 2.43 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.65 trillion current LCU | 2.32 trillion current LCU | 2.92 trillion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More population data for France
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.58 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1885 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 65,827 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1504 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1075 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.033 (2100)
- Population density 125.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.16 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in France?
- Gdp in France was 2.92 trillion current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.92 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 124.40 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does France rank for gdp?
- France ranks 83rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release