General government final consumption expenditure in France
France: General government final consumption expenditure was 725.77 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure in France, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure in France is 725.77 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure in France peaked at 725.77 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.99 billion current LCU, in 1960.
France ranks 72nd of 187 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.
General government final consumption expenditure in France, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.99 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 7.76 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1962 | 8.87 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 1963 | 10.18 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1964 | 11.31 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1965 | 12.23 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1966 | 13.32 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1967 | 14.59 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1968 | 16.35 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1969 | 19.00 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1970 | 21.57 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1971 | 24.54 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1972 | 27.47 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1973 | 31.89 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1974 | 38.10 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 1975 | 46.56 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 1976 | 54.63 billion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1977 | 62.36 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 72.19 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 1979 | 82.10 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 95.80 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 1981 | 111.74 billion current LCU | +16.6% |
| 1982 | 131.02 billion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1983 | 146.47 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1984 | 160.47 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 172.41 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 183.02 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 190.94 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 202.28 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 212.44 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 224.74 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 238.35 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 253.78 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 269.37 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 275.65 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 284.80 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 296.05 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 305.64 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 308.07 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 319.14 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 332.53 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 342.29 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 361.86 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 379.53 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 394.32 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 409.99 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 423.19 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 438.02 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 451.77 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 470.41 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 482.41 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 494.25 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 505.82 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 516.84 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 524.76 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 529.88 billion current LCU | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 538.31 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 554.40 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 561.63 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 572.01 billion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 587.45 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 625.32 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 653.54 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 682.14 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 706.02 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 725.77 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 725.77 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 90.99 billion current LCU, 8.0× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- France's 725.77 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 108.41 billion current LCU, 6.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.06 billion current LCU | 6.99 billion current LCU | 19.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 46.14 billion current LCU | 21.57 billion current LCU | 82.10 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 160.66 billion current LCU | 95.80 billion current LCU | 212.44 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 277.56 billion current LCU | 224.74 billion current LCU | 319.14 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 400.39 billion current LCU | 332.53 billion current LCU | 470.41 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 528.03 billion current LCU | 482.41 billion current LCU | 572.01 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 663.37 billion current LCU | 587.45 billion current LCU | 725.77 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
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 general government final consumption expenditure in France?
- General government final consumption expenditure in France was 725.77 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 725.77 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.99 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does France rank for general government final consumption expenditure?
- France ranks 72nd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. General government FCE includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees), and most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.