Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in France
France: Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 0.7768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.7768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
134th
of 169 countries
All-time high
7.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0.7608 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2008
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in France, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France stood at 0.7768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France peaked at 7.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.7608 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2008.
France ranks 134th of 169 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in France, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 7.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1962 | 7.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1963 | 6.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1964 | 6.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1965 | 6.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 6.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 1967 | 6.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1968 | 5.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1969 | 5.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 5.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 5.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1972 | 4.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.3% |
| 1973 | 3.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.9% |
| 1974 | 3.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 2.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.4% |
| 1976 | 2.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 2.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 2.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.1% |
| 1979 | 1.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 1980 | 1.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1981 | 2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.1% |
| 1982 | 2.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 1983 | 2.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 2.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 2.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.5% |
| 1987 | 1.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 1988 | 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 1.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 1.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.6% |
| 1991 | 1.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 1.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 1.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 1.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1996 | 1.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.6% |
| 1998 | 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 1.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.1% |
| 2001 | 1.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 1.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 1.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 2004 | 0.9647 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2005 | 0.9507 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 0.9246 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 0.8336 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2008 | 0.7608 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 0.8044 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 0.8376 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 0.7898 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 0.8409 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 0.8079 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 0.8069 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 0.9594 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.9% |
| 2016 | 0.9618 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.9371 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 0.8849 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 0.9219 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 0.8906 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 0.843 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 0.9198 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 0.8448 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 0.8162 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2025 | 0.7768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 0.7768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.8065 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 96% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- France's 0.7768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7565 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7608 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8748 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7898 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9618 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8485 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9198 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 131 United States 0.8736 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 132 Puerto Rico 0.8316 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 133 Greece 0.7814 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 135 Kosovo 0.7595 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 135 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 0.7595 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 137 Finland 0.7535 constant LCU 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$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France?
- Gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France was 0.7768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 7.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7608 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does France rank for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- France ranks 134th out of 169 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. 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 national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross national expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.