GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in France
France: GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) was 2.92 trillion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.92 trillion
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
25th
of 74 countries
All-time high
2.92 trillion
in 2024
All-time low
46.63 billion
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
GDP in France, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
France recorded 2.92 trillion for gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in France peaked at 2.92 trillion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 46.63 billion, in 1960.
That places France 25th out of 74 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) (UNICEF) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 46.63 billion | — |
| 1961 | 50.55 billion | +8.4% |
| 1962 | 56.60 billion | +12.0% |
| 1963 | 63.39 billion | +12.0% |
| 1964 | 70.32 billion | +10.9% |
| 1965 | 75.96 billion | +8.0% |
| 1966 | 82.27 billion | +8.3% |
| 1967 | 88.88 billion | +8.0% |
| 1968 | 96.87 billion | +9.0% |
| 1969 | 111.38 billion | +15.0% |
| 1970 | 124.73 billion | +12.0% |
| 1971 | 139.12 billion | +11.5% |
| 1972 | 155.14 billion | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 177.83 billion | +14.6% |
| 1974 | 207.30 billion | +16.6% |
| 1975 | 233.58 billion | +12.7% |
| 1976 | 269.72 billion | +15.5% |
| 1977 | 303.91 billion | +12.7% |
| 1978 | 345.19 billion | +13.6% |
| 1979 | 394.49 billion | +14.3% |
| 1980 | 447.42 billion | +13.4% |
| 1981 | 504.71 billion | +12.8% |
| 1982 | 579.25 billion | +14.8% |
| 1983 | 642.95 billion | +11.0% |
| 1984 | 699.50 billion | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 749.58 billion | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 807.71 billion | +7.8% |
| 1987 | 848.79 billion | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 917.93 billion | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 988.88 billion | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 1.04 trillion | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 1.08 trillion | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 1.12 trillion | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 1.13 trillion | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 1.17 trillion | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 1.21 trillion | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 1.25 trillion | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 1.29 trillion | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 1.35 trillion | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 1.40 trillion | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 1.47 trillion | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 1.53 trillion | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 1.58 trillion | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 1.62 trillion | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 1.70 trillion | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 1.76 trillion | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 1.85 trillion | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 1.94 trillion | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 1.99 trillion | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 1.94 trillion | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 2.00 trillion | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 2.06 trillion | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 2.09 trillion | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 2.12 trillion | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 2.15 trillion | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 2.20 trillion | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 2.23 trillion | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 2.29 trillion | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 2.36 trillion | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 2.43 trillion | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 2.32 trillion | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 2.51 trillion | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 2.65 trillion | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 2.83 trillion | +6.5% |
| 2024 | 2.92 trillion | +3.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 2.92 trillion is above the median for high income countries, which is 528.44 billion, 5.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- France's 2.92 trillion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 591.53 billion, 4.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 74.29 billion | 46.63 billion | 111.38 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 235.10 billion | 124.73 billion | 394.49 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 718.67 billion | 447.42 billion | 988.88 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.20 trillion | 1.04 trillion | 1.40 trillion | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.74 trillion | 1.47 trillion | 1.99 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.19 trillion | 2.00 trillion | 2.43 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.65 trillion | 2.32 trillion | 2.92 trillion | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0112 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 549.07 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.851 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0082 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 400.93 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in France?
- Gdp in France was 2.92 trillion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.92 trillion in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.63 billion in 1960.
- How does France rank for gdp?
- France ranks 25th out of 74 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 UNICEF, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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