GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) in France
France: GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) was 0.7826 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in France, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France stood at 0.7826 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France peaked at 7.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.7659 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2008.
France ranks 168th of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) in France, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 7.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1962 | 7.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1963 | 6.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1964 | 6.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1965 | 6.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1966 | 6.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1967 | 6.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1968 | 5.84 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 1969 | 5.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1970 | 5.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 5.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 4.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1973 | 3.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 1974 | 3.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 2.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.6% |
| 1976 | 2.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 2.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1978 | 2.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.8% |
| 1979 | 1.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1980 | 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1981 | 2.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 1982 | 2.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 1983 | 2.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 2.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 2.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 1.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -26.8% |
| 1987 | 1.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 1988 | 1.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 1.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 1.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.9% |
| 1991 | 1.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 1993 | 1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 1.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 1996 | 1.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 1.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 1.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 1.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 1.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.8% |
| 2001 | 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 1.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 1.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.9% |
| 2004 | 0.9864 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 0.9673 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 0.9396 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 0.8408 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 2008 | 0.7659 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 0.8067 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 0.8396 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 0.7929 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 0.8498 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 0.816 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 0.8111 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 0.9604 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.4% |
| 2016 | 0.9577 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.9329 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 0.8825 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 0.9199 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 0.8755 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 0.8353 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 0.9107 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 0.8448 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 0.8266 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 0.7826 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 0.7826 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.9104 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 86% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- France's 0.7826 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7785 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7659 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8763 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7929 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9604 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8459 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7826 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9107 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 165 Puerto Rico 0.8029 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 166 Liberia 0.7994 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 167 Guam 0.7844 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 169 Switzerland 0.7744 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 170 Bermuda 0.7723 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 171 Finland 0.7656 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France?
- Gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France was 0.7826 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 7.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7659 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does France rank for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- France ranks 168th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. 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 GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.