France GDP per capita by year, 1990 to 2025
France: $48,986 in 2025. Gdp per capita peaked at $48,986 in 2025 in this 1990–2025 series.
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What the data shows
- France: $21,586 in 1990, $48,986 in 2025 (2.3× higher). Its low point was $21,501 in 1991.
- New Zealand: $13,663 in 1990, $49,591 in 2025 (3.6× higher). It peaked at $49,902 in 2021.
- Italy: $20,874 in 1990, $43,309 in 2025 (2.1× higher). Its low point was $18,782 in 1993.
- Canada: $21,526 in 1990, $55,698 in 2025 (2.6× higher). It peaked at $56,497 in 2022.
About this chart
France's GDP per capita rose from $21,586 in 1990 to $48,986 in 2025, measured in current US dollars. The steepest annual decline in the displayed values was $6,446 per person in 2015. The displayed annual series runs from 1990 through 2025; its lowest value was $21,501 in 1991. The preceding annual observation, for 2024, was $46,103.
GDP per capita is domestic output divided by population, in current US dollars. It is neither a typical salary nor household income; inflation and exchange rates affect comparisons over time. In 2025, the comparison lines show New Zealand ($49,591), Italy ($43,309) and Canada ($55,698). These peers have the closest latest values among reporting countries with over one million people and a continuous common history; they are not selected by geography.
The data
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD), current US$ per person. Retrieved November 5, 2026. GDP per capita is domestic output divided by population, in current US dollars. It is neither a typical salary nor household income; inflation and exchange rates affect comparisons over time. Peers are selected by proximity to the country's latest value among countries with over one million people and a continuous common series.
| Date | 🇫🇷 France | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇨🇦 Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $21,586 | $13,663 | $20,874 | $21,526 |
| 1991 | $21,501 | $12,230 | $22,007 | $21,847 |
| 1992 | $23,615 | $11,793 | $23,297 | $20,950 |
| 1993 | $22,239 | $13,094 | $18,782 | $20,187 |
| 1994 | $23,360 | $15,280 | $19,382 | $19,998 |
| 1995 | $26,792 | $17,400 | $20,712 | $20,680 |
| 1996 | $26,758 | $18,794 | $23,123 | $21,297 |
| 1997 | $24,169 | $17,474 | $21,884 | $21,902 |
| 1998 | $24,869 | $14,738 | $22,365 | $21,025 |
| 1999 | $24,576 | $15,322 | $22,050 | $22,315 |
| 2000 | $22,341 | $13,641 | $20,190 | $24,271 |
| 2001 | $22,332 | $13,883 | $20,570 | $23,822 |
| 2002 | $24,145 | $16,874 | $22,451 | $24,256 |
| 2003 | $29,480 | $21,914 | $27,578 | $28,302 |
| 2004 | $33,645 | $25,420 | $31,348 | $32,146 |
| 2005 | $34,696 | $27,751 | $32,063 | $36,384 |
| 2006 | $36,432 | $26,655 | $33,537 | $40,505 |
| 2007 | $41,486 | $32,480 | $37,826 | $44,660 |
| 2008 | $45,465 | $31,325 | $40,829 | $46,710 |
| 2009 | $41,728 | $28,277 | $37,100 | $40,875 |
| 2010 | $40,695 | $33,762 | $35,857 | $47,561 |
| 2011 | $43,930 | $38,426 | $38,432 | $52,224 |
| 2012 | $40,864 | $40,042 | $34,854 | $52,670 |
| 2013 | $42,669 | $42,985 | $35,702 | $52,638 |
| 2014 | $43,148 | $44,600 | $36,028 | $50,961 |
| 2015 | $36,702 | $38,649 | $30,640 | $43,594 |
| 2016 | $37,024 | $40,088 | $31,392 | $42,314 |
| 2017 | $38,687 | $42,912 | $32,844 | $45,130 |
| 2018 | $41,418 | $43,204 | $35,062 | $46,539 |
| 2019 | $40,408 | $42,872 | $33,813 | $46,353 |
| 2020 | $39,170 | $42,055 | $32,091 | $43,538 |
| 2021 | $43,725 | $49,902 | $36,853 | $52,887 |
| 2022 | $40,989 | $49,142 | $35,654 | $56,497 |
| 2023 | $44,700 | $49,302 | $39,280 | $54,848 |
| 2024 | $46,103 | $49,432 | $40,430 | $55,016 |
| 2025 | $48,986 | $49,591 | $43,309 | $55,698 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is France's GDP per capita?
France's GDP per capita was $48,986 in 2025, in current US dollars. This is output per resident, not an estimate of typical earnings.
When was France's GDP per capita highest in this series?
The highest displayed value was $48,986 in 2025. This comparison covers 1990 through 2025; it is not a claim about years outside the available series.
Why are these countries compared with France?
The comparison selects three countries with the closest 2025 values, among countries with over one million people and at least fifteen consecutive annual observations in common. The matching is based on the indicator level, not economic structure or geographic proximity.
Where does this data come from?
World Bank, World Development Indicators (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD), current US$ per person. Retrieved November 5, 2026. GDP per capita is domestic output divided by population, in current US dollars. It is neither a typical salary nor household income; inflation and exchange rates affect comparisons over time. Peers are selected by proximity to the country's latest value among countries with over one million people and a continuous common series. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.
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