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France

Europe

Capital

Paris

Population

66,438,822

Area

551,695 km²

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Phone Code

+33

ISO Codes

FR / FRA

ISO numeric

250

Internet domain

.fr

Timezone

UTC+1

Religion

Christianity

About France

France is the world's most visited country, drawing over 90 million tourists annually. A global leader in fashion, cuisine, philosophy, and the arts.

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Languages

French

France in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	120 people per km² rank 75 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.821 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Europe	8.9% of its people, 2.4% of its land area
Area in square miles	213,011 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Yemen (527,968 km²)
Closest in population	Tanzania (66,617,606 people)

Who else uses EUR?

26 other countries in our list also use EUR: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland and 18 more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of France?

The capital of France is Paris.

What is the population of France?

France has a population of approximately 66,438,822 people.

What currency does France use?

The currency of France is the Euro (EUR).

What languages are spoken in France?

The official or major languages of France are French.

Did You Know?

France ranks #23 of 196 countries by population, with about 66,438,822 people.
France ranks #48 of 196 countries by area, covering 551,695 km².
Within Europe, France ranks #4 of 45 countries by population.
France recognises 1 official or major language(s): French.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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