At a glance
France vs Italy: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  France |  Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 66,776,053 | 58,858,946 | France 1.1× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +0.1 | -0.4 | +0.5 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 110.12026 | 194.92026 | -84.7 |
| Surface area km² | 606,4102023 | 302,0702023 | France 2× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 9.72024 | 6.32024 | +3.4 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 9.42024 | 112024 | -1.6 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | +1.3 | +1 | +0.3 |
| Urban population % of population | 78.82025 | 69.72025 | +9.2 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 94.1 | 95.9 | -1.8 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 832024 | 842024 | -1 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 1.612024 | 1.182024 | +0.43 |
| Median age years | 42.5 | 48.6 | -6.1 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 3 | 2.1 | +0.9 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 16.22025 | 11.72025 | +4.6 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 22.52025 | 25.12025 | -2.6 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $3.37T2025 | $2.55T2025 | France 1.3× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $48,9862025 | $43,3092025 | France 1.1× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 7.52025 | 6.42025 | +1.2 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 0.92025 | 1.52025 | -0.6 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 274.52024 | 299.22024 | Italy 1.1× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 42024 | 5.082024 | -1.07 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 3,1852024 | 2,2312024 | France 1.4× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 16.22021 | 17.52021 | -1.3 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 32.52023 | 32.92023 | -0.4 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 2,9332022 | 3,0932022 | Italy 1.1× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 12.22022 | 18.52022 | -6.3 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 88.72024 | 89.22024 | -0.6 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 116.72023 | 132.62024 | -15.9 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and France minus Italy for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
France compared with Italy
France has a live population of about 66,776,053 (#23 in the world) and Italy about 58,858,946 (#25), so France has 1.1 times as many people as Italy. France is growing at 0.1% a year and Italy at -0.4%.
By area France is larger: 606,410 km² against 302,070 km², which gives population densities of 110.1 people per km² in France and 194.9 in Italy.
France's economy is worth $3.37T (2025) and Italy's $2.55T (2025); per person that is $48,986 in France versus $43,309 in Italy, so the average France resident produces 1.1 times as much.
Life expectancy is 83 years in France and 84 in Italy; women have 1.6 children on average in France compared with 1.2 in Italy; the median age is 42.5 versus 48.6 years.
78.8% of France's people live in cities against 69.7% in Italy; 88.7% use the internet in France and 89.2% in Italy; CO₂ emissions per person are 4 t in France and 5.1 t in Italy.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, France or Italy?
By population France is bigger: 66,776,053 people versus 58,858,946 (live estimates, October 2026). By area France is larger (606,410 km² vs 302,070 km²).
Which has the larger economy, France or Italy?
France: GDP of $3,366,315,927,447 versus $2,551,556,954,100 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, France or Italy?
Life expectancy at birth is 83 years in France and 84 years in Italy, a difference of 1 years in favour of Italy.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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