France vs Pakistan
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Pakistan has 3.8 times as many people as France (259 million vs 68.8 million in 2026). Pakistan is 1.4 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in France ($48,986 vs $1,596). People live longer on average in France (83.0 vs 67.8 years).
| France | Pakistan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 68,802,696 | 259,299,791 |
| Yearly population change | +0.12% | +1.60% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 69.7 million | 372 million |
| Land area | 538,950 km² | 770,880 km² |
| Density | 128/km² | 336/km² |
| GDP | $3.37 trillion (2025) | $407 billion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $48,986 (2025) | $1,596 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 83.0 years | 67.8 years |
| Births per woman | 1.61 | 3.55 |
| Urban population | 79% | 40% |
| Capital | Paris | Islamabad |
| Currency | euro (EUR) | Pakistani rupee (PKR) |
| Calling code | +33 | +92 |
Share of world population: France 0.83%, Pakistan 3.13%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, France or Pakistan?
Pakistan: about 259 million people versus 68.8 million in France (2026).
Is France bigger than Pakistan?
By land area, Pakistan is larger: 770,880 km² versus 538,950 km².
Which economy is bigger, France or Pakistan?
France, with a GDP of $3.37 trillion versus $407 billion (World Bank, current US$).
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).