France vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for France and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | France | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 68,720,337 | 36,973,555 | +85.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 3,366 | 1,277 | +163.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 48,986 | 34,537 | +41.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.0 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 606,410 | 2,149,690 | −71.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 113 | 17 | +558.9% |
| Median age (years) | 42.3 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.7 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 7.5 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 78.8 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 64,675 | 80,331 | −19.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.05 | 7.30 | −71.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.59 | 22.31 | −83.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 941 | 2,173 | −56.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 304,000 | 282,000 | +7.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.4 | 7.6 | −42.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.00 | 1.92 | −47.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of France relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors France. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), France is 85.9% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), France is 163.6% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, France is 41.8% higher than Saudi Arabia.
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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