Government spending vs. GDP, per square kilometre in France
France: Government spending vs. GDP, per square kilometre was 1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
23rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
212,571 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Government spending vs. GDP, per square kilometre in France, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre in France stood at 1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre in France peaked at 1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 212,571 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
France ranks 23rd of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Government spending vs. GDP, per square kilometre in France, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 212,571 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 227,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1963 | 239,852 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1964 | 254,591 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1965 | 266,643 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1966 | 279,262 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 294,263 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 307,251 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 326,062 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1970 | 343,546 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1971 | 365,112 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1972 | 382,175 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 407,433 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 427,082 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 450,496 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 468,869 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 483,668 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 514,521 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 531,981 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 548,671 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 564,310 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 589,006 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 604,384 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 617,412 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 635,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 651,942 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 670,079 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 693,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 703,618 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 726,451 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 753,029 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 778,224 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 805,564 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 808,778 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 810,493 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 828,799 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 840,221 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 832,886 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 845,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 861,278 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 868,528 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 883,054 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 903,037 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 921,959 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 936,540 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 949,190 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 966,119 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 976,716 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 1.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 1.02 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 1.03 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 1.05 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 1.07 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 1.08 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 1.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 1.11 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 1.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 1.15 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 1.10 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 1.20 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 554,033 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 2.2× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- France's 1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 242,148 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 5.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 267,540 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 212,571 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 326,062 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 437,488 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 343,546 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 531,981 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 627,848 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 548,671 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 703,618 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 802,972 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 726,451 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 845,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 927,034 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 861,278 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.08 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.02 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.15 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.10 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 20 Kuwait 2.05 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 21 Denmark 2.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 22 Italy 1.26 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 24 Puerto Rico 1.10 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 25 Seychelles 1.04 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 26 Austria 1.04 million constant 2015 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$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre in France?
- Government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre in France was 1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.22 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 212,571 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does France rank for government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre?
- France ranks 23rd out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Government spending vs. GDP, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Government spending vs. GDP 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.
Government spending vs. GDP ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Government spending vs. GDP National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
- 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
Government spending vs. GDP 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.