France GDP Per Capita (2026)
France has a diversified and developed economy supported by services, manufacturing, tourism, aerospace, agriculture, finance, and international trade. GDP per capita provides a useful view of how the country’s economic production compares with its population. It complements total GDP by showing the level of output generated for each resident. Explore France’s latest GDP per capita data, historical changes, growth trends, and comparisons with other economies below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$52,083
Est. in USD
World Rank
#26
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.4%
+$3,153
Europe Rank
#19
Out of 43 countries
1. France GDP Per Capita in 2026
France maintains a substantial level of economic output per person, supported by a broad mix of high-value services, industrial activity, infrastructure, and skilled labor. GDP per capita adjusts the country’s total economic production for population, allowing France to be compared more fairly with both larger and smaller economies. The measure provides valuable context for understanding population-adjusted economic performance.
2. France GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. France GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,083 | +6.4% |
| 2025 | $48,930 | +6.2% |
| 2024 | $46,054 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $44,750 | +8.9% |
| 2022 | $41,096 | -6.3% |
| 2021 | $43,848 | +11.8% |
| 2020 | $39,231 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | $40,487 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | $41,540 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | $38,757 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | $37,081 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $36,776 | -15.0% |
| 2014 | $43,277 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $42,952 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | $41,150 | -6.9% |
| 2011 | $44,198 | +7.8% |
| 2010 | $40,989 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | $41,943 | -8.3% |
| 2008 | $45,754 | +9.6% |
| 2007 | $41,763 | +13.8% |
| 2006 | $36,685 | +4.9% |
| 2005 | $34,965 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | $33,876 | +14.2% |
| 2003 | $29,675 | +22.1% |
| 2002 | $24,295 | +8.0% |
| 2001 | $22,487 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | $22,502 | -9.1% |
| 1999 | $24,756 | -1.1% |
| 1998 | $25,025 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | $24,309 | -9.6% |
| 1996 | $26,884 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | $26,927 | +14.6% |
| 1994 | $23,506 | +5.1% |
| 1993 | $22,358 | -6.0% |
| 1992 | $23,776 | +9.7% |
| 1991 | $21,675 | -0.3% |
| 1990 | $21,736 | +23.2% |
| 1989 | $17,639 | -0.1% |
| 1988 | $17,650 | +8.7% |
| 1987 | $16,241 | +20.4% |
| 1986 | $13,488 | +38.3% |
| 1985 | $9,753 | +4.2% |
| 1984 | $9,357 | -5.7% |
| 1983 | $9,922 | -4.9% |
| 1982 | $10,433 | -5.7% |
| 1981 | $11,058 | -12.4% |
| 1980 | $12,624 | — |
4. France GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+18.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+40.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+42.0%
(2006 to 2026)
France’s GDP per capita has evolved alongside changes in productivity, investment, employment, consumer activity, inflation, and broader European economic conditions. Annual movements may vary depending on domestic and international developments. Examining the historical series helps identify longer-term patterns in output per resident and provides a clearer perspective than focusing only on the latest annual figure.
5. France GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
France
$52,083
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
France’s GDP per capita is approximately
12.9%
below the
Europe average
and
106.8%
above the world average.
6. France GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Finland | $60,130 |
| #17 | Malta | $53,560 |
| #18 | Andorra | $53,475 |
| #19 | France | $52,083 |
| #20 | Italy | $46,505 |
| #21 | Spain | $41,563 |
| #22 | Slovenia | $40,630 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in France
France GDP (Nominal)
$3.60 Trillion
(2026)
France GDP Per Capita
$52,083
(2026)
France’s total GDP shows the overall scale of production across the national economy, while GDP per capita relates that production to population size. Total GDP is useful for assessing France’s economic importance, whereas GDP per capita provides a standardized way to compare economic output per resident with other countries. Together, both indicators offer a more complete economic picture.
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8. France GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $53,035 | +1.8% |
| 2028 | $54,379 | +2.5% |
| 2029 | $55,849 | +2.7% |
| 2030 | $57,347 | +2.7% |
France GDP per capita is projected to reach $57,347 by 2030, representing a 10.1% increase from the 2026 level.
9. France GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
France GDP per capita is estimated at $52,083 in 2026.
It ranks #26 globally and #19 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 6.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 18.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 40.5%.
It is approximately 12.9% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 106.8% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $57,347 by 2030, 10.1% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. France GDP Per Capita FAQs
France GDP per capita is estimated at $52,083 in 2026.
France ranks #26 globally and #19 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.4% compared with 2025.
France GDP per capita was approximately $36,776 in 2015.
France GDP per capita is approximately 12.9% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.