France vs Iraq
Every indicator for France and Iraq side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | France | Iraq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 68,720,337 | 47,020,774 | +46.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 3,366 | 254 | +1,225.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 48,986 | 5,410 | +805.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.0 | 72.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 606,410 | 435,050 | +39.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 113 | 108 | +4.8% |
| Median age (years) | 42.3 | 21.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.7 | 81.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 7.5 | 15.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.9 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 78.8 | 69.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 64,675 | 6,179 | +946.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.05 | 2.36 | −13.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.59 | 4.87 | −26.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 941 | 131 | +616.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 304,000 | 459,000 | −33.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.4 | 9.8 | −54.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.00 | 4.40 | −77.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of France relative to Iraq; a positive value favors France. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), France is 46.1% higher than Iraq.
- On gdp (nominal), France is 1,225.2% higher than Iraq.
- On gdp per capita, France is 805.5% higher than Iraq.
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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