Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre in France
France: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre was 4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
117th
of 185 countries
All-time high
4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
67,452 current LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre in France, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in France is 4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and up 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in France peaked at 4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 67,452 current LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places France 117th out of 185 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre in France, year by year
| Year | current LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 67,452 current LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 75,684 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1963 | 85,388 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1964 | 93,394 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1965 | 99,852 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 107,795 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1967 | 116,820 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1968 | 128,592 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1969 | 147,204 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 1970 | 163,104 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 182,924 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1972 | 203,811 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 1973 | 232,170 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1974 | 273,973 current LCU per square kilometre | +18.0% |
| 1975 | 318,054 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.1% |
| 1976 | 368,706 current LCU per square kilometre | +15.9% |
| 1977 | 416,098 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 473,040 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 1979 | 541,588 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 1980 | 623,685 current LCU per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 1981 | 724,752 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 1982 | 840,442 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.0% |
| 1983 | 931,584 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1984 | 1.01 million current LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1985 | 1.10 million current LCU per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 1.17 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1987 | 1.24 million current LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 1.31 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 1.40 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 1.48 million current LCU per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 1.54 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 1.61 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 1.66 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 1.70 million current LCU per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 1.75 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 1.82 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 1.86 million current LCU per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 1.92 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 1.98 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 2.09 million current LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 2.17 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 2.25 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 2.34 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 2.43 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 2.54 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 2.65 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 2.76 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 2.85 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 2.86 million current LCU per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 2.95 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 3.02 million current LCU per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 3.07 million current LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 3.11 million current LCU per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 3.15 million current LCU per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 3.20 million current LCU per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 3.26 million current LCU per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 3.34 million current LCU per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 3.42 million current LCU per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 3.50 million current LCU per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 3.39 million current LCU per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 3.62 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 3.88 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.94 million current LCU per square kilometre, 46% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- France's 4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.23 million current LCU per square kilometre, 57% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 102,465 current LCU per square kilometre | 67,452 current LCU per square kilometre | 147,204 current LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 317,347 current LCU per square kilometre | 163,104 current LCU per square kilometre | 541,588 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.03 million current LCU per square kilometre | 623,685 current LCU per square kilometre | 1.40 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.73 million current LCU per square kilometre | 1.48 million current LCU per square kilometre | 1.98 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.50 million current LCU per square kilometre | 2.09 million current LCU per square kilometre | 2.86 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.20 million current LCU per square kilometre | 2.95 million current LCU per square kilometre | 3.50 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.76 million current LCU per square kilometre | 3.39 million current LCU per square kilometre | 4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 114 Nicaragua 4.91 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 115 South Africa 4.84 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 116 Austria 4.18 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 118 Eswatini 4.06 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 119 Malaysia 4.02 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 120 Palestine 3.60 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in France?
- Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in France was 4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 4.13 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 67,452 current LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does France rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre?
- France ranks 117th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.