United Kingdom vs France
Every indicator for United Kingdom and France side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 68,720,337 | +1.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 3,366 | +18.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 48,986 | +17.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 83.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 606,410 | −59.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 113 | +151.7% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 42.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 88.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 7.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 0.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 78.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 64,675 | +26.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 2.05 | +11.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 3.59 | +46.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 941 | +25.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 304,000 | −49.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 4.4 | −50.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 1.00 | −55.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to France; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), United Kingdom is 1.1% higher than France.
- On gdp (nominal), United Kingdom is 18.9% higher than France.
- On gdp per capita, United Kingdom is 17.6% higher than France.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI