China vs France
Population, economy and geography side by side
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China has 20.4 times as many people as France (1.40 billion vs 68.8 million in 2026). China is 17.4 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in France ($48,986 vs $13,862). People live longer on average in France (83.0 vs 78.0 years).
| China | France | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 1,403,496,576 | 68,802,696 |
| Yearly population change | −0.22% | +0.12% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 1.24 billion | 69.7 million |
| Land area | 9,388,210 km² | 538,950 km² |
| Density | 149/km² | 128/km² |
| GDP | $19.50 trillion (2025) | $3.37 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $13,862 (2025) | $48,986 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 78.0 years | 83.0 years |
| Births per woman | 1.01 | 1.61 |
| Urban population | 66% | 79% |
| Capital | Beijing | Paris |
| Currency | renminbi (CNY) | euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +86 | +33 |
Share of world population: China 16.94%, France 0.83%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, China or France?
China: about 1.40 billion people versus 68.8 million in France (2026).
Is China bigger than France?
By land area, China is larger: 9,388,210 km² versus 538,950 km².
Which economy is bigger, China or France?
China, with a GDP of $19.50 trillion versus $3.37 trillion (World Bank, current US$).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Retrieved 2026-10-22. GDP in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).