Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in France
France: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 1.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
150th
of 180 countries
All-time high
9.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0.9663 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2008
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in France, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in France stood at 1.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.8% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in France peaked at 9.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.9663 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2008.
That places France 150th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in France, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 8.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1962 | 8.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1963 | 8.06 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1964 | 7.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1965 | 7.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 7.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 7.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1968 | 6.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1969 | 6.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1970 | 6.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 6.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1972 | 5.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1973 | 4.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 1974 | 4.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1975 | 3.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -21.2% |
| 1976 | 3.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 3.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1978 | 2.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 1979 | 2.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1980 | 2.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1981 | 2.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 1982 | 2.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 2.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 2.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1986 | 1.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -24.2% |
| 1987 | 1.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 1988 | 1.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 1.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 1.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 1991 | 1.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 1.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 1993 | 1.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 1.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 1.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 1.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 1.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.5% |
| 1998 | 1.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 1.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 1.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.3% |
| 2001 | 1.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 1.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 1.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -22.0% |
| 2004 | 1.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 1.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 1.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 1.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 0.9663 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 1.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 1.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 1.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 1.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 1.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 1.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 1.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +19.0% |
| 2016 | 1.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 1.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 1.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 1.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 1.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 1.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 1.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 1.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 94% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- France's 1.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 77% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 9.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.9663 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 147 Estonia 1.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 148 Ireland 1.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 149 Singapore 1.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 151 Hong Kong 1.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 152 Uruguay 1.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 153 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in France?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in France was 1.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 9.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9663 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does France rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- France ranks 150th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.