Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in France
France: Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square was 33,494 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in France, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in BoP, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in France is 33,494 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 83.9% on the previous year and down 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in France peaked at 208,359 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 975.33 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1971.
That places France 63rd out of 200 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.
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in France, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,153 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 975.33 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -15.4% |
| 1972 | 1,218 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +24.9% |
| 1973 | 2,088 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +71.4% |
| 1974 | 3,426 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +64.1% |
| 1975 | 2,902 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -15.3% |
| 1976 | 1,814 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -37.5% |
| 1977 | 3,518 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +94.0% |
| 1978 | 4,586 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +30.3% |
| 1979 | 4,802 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1980 | 6,091 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +26.8% |
| 1981 | 4,582 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -24.8% |
| 1982 | 2,941 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -35.8% |
| 1983 | 3,202 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1984 | 4,449 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +39.0% |
| 1985 | 4,816 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 6,041 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +25.4% |
| 1987 | 9,537 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +57.9% |
| 1988 | 15,753 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +65.2% |
| 1989 | 19,118 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +21.4% |
| 1990 | 24,461 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +27.9% |
| 1991 | 28,115 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 1992 | 40,522 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +44.1% |
| 1993 | 38,508 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 29,311 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -23.9% |
| 1995 | 44,042 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +50.3% |
| 1996 | 40,768 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 42,764 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 54,770 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +28.1% |
| 1999 | 85,298 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +55.7% |
| 2000 | 76,796 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -10.0% |
| 2001 | 93,037 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +21.1% |
| 2002 | 95,650 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 78,580 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -17.8% |
| 2004 | 66,070 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -15.9% |
| 2005 | 157,968 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +139.1% |
| 2006 | 146,502 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 155,446 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 126,166 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -18.8% |
| 2009 | 34,183 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -72.9% |
| 2010 | 72,158 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +111.1% |
| 2011 | 82,022 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 61,128 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -25.5% |
| 2013 | 62,087 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 9,395 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -84.9% |
| 2015 | 80,032 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +751.8% |
| 2016 | 66,098 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -17.4% |
| 2017 | 81,145 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +22.8% |
| 2018 | 143,785 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +77.2% |
| 2019 | 99,266 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -31.0% |
| 2020 | 35,938 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -63.8% |
| 2021 | 181,858 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +406.0% |
| 2022 | 208,359 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 2023 | 33,494 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -83.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 33,494 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 45,850 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, 73% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- France's 33,494 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26,289 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, 1.3× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +751.8% | 9,395 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 80,032 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 2021 | +406.0% | 35,938 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 181,858 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,648 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 975.33 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4,802 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,653 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 2,941 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 19,118 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 42,856 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 24,461 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 85,298 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 103,040 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 34,183 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 157,968 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 75,712 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 9,395 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 143,785 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 114,912 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 33,494 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 208,359 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 60 Greece 36,634 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 61 Austria 35,445 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 62 Turks and Caicos Islands 34,378 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 64 Bahamas 32,213 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 65 Georgia 30,393 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 66 Philippines 29,933 BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in France?
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in France was 33,494 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 208,359 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 975.33 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 1971.
- How does France rank for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square?
- France ranks 63rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.1%. 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 Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) 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.
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) 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.