GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in France
France: GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 42,638 current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
42,638 current LCU
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
143rd
of 211 countries
All-time high
42,638 current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
2,392 current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP per capita in France, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
France recorded 42,638 current LCU for gdp per capita in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in France peaked at 42,638 current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,392 current LCU, in 1970.
France ranks 143rd of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in France, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,392 current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 2,643 current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1972 | 2,928 current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1973 | 3,335 current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1974 | 3,862 current LCU | +15.8% |
| 1975 | 4,319 current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 4,975 current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1977 | 5,582 current LCU | +12.2% |
| 1978 | 6,307 current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1979 | 7,175 current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 8,094 current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1981 | 9,077 current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1982 | 10,380 current LCU | +14.4% |
| 1983 | 11,459 current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1984 | 12,406 current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 13,228 current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1986 | 14,181 current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 14,822 current LCU | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 15,937 current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 17,066 current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 17,919 current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 18,493 current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 19,057 current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 19,201 current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 19,772 current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 20,386 current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 20,868 current LCU | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 21,506 current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 22,368 current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 23,060 current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 24,188 current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 24,934 current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 25,534 current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 26,061 current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 27,048 current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 27,889 current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 29,015 current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 30,271 current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 30,913 current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 29,917 current LCU | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 30,696 current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 31,560 current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 31,806 current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 32,128 current LCU | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 32,479 current LCU | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 33,080 current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 33,448 current LCU | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 34,246 current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 35,072 current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 36,096 current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 34,294 current LCU | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 36,969 current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 39,013 current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 41,332 current LCU | +5.9% |
| 2024 | 42,638 current LCU | +3.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 42,638 current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 67,855 current LCU, 63% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- France's 42,638 current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 63,027 current LCU, 68% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,352 current LCU | 2,392 current LCU | 7,175 current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,665 current LCU | 8,094 current LCU | 17,066 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,263 current LCU | 17,919 current LCU | 23,060 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,577 current LCU | 24,188 current LCU | 30,913 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 33,061 current LCU | 30,696 current LCU | 36,096 current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,849 current LCU | 34,294 current LCU | 42,638 current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 140 Andorra 45,551 current LCU compare
- 141 Brunei 44,647 current LCU compare
- 142 United States Virgin Islands 44,321 current LCU compare
- 144 Guam 41,833 current LCU compare
- 145 Mozambique 41,365 current LCU compare
- 146 United Kingdom 41,184 current LCU compare
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 per capita in France?
- Gdp per capita in France was 42,638 current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 42,638 current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,392 current LCU in 1970.
- How does France rank for gdp per capita?
- France ranks 143rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.3%. 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 per capita (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release