World Bank · updated 2026-10-03 · 191 economies tracked
115.99 (2025)
##176 of 191 economies
1.0%
3.15×
1 = global #1 · lower value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1990 - 2025. France climbed from #15 to #176 (overtook Portugal). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.
Key events for France ↓Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones
Framework for the euro agreed; France commits to monetary union.
France adopts the single currency as a founding member.
GDP contracts as the financial crisis spreads to Europe.
Widespread protests over living costs and tax policy.
GDP, Fiscal Balance (% of GDP), Sovereign Debt Rating (0-21), Government Debt (MPO)
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