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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

France is higher

France records 68,551,653, about 7.47× the other value.

Surface area

France is higher

France records 606,410 km², about 7.23× the other value.

Nominal GDP

France is higher

France records $3.16 trillion, about 5.91× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇹 Austria9,177,982
🇫🇷 France68,551,653

France’s population is 647% larger than that of Austria, a difference of 59,373,671.

Surface area

🇦🇹 Austria83,879 km²
🇫🇷 France606,410 km²

France’s surface area is 623% larger than that of Austria, a difference of 522,531 km².

Population density

🇦🇹 Austria109 /km²
🇫🇷 France113 /km²

France’s population density is 3.3% higher than that of Austria, a difference of 3.6 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇹 Austria$534.79 billion · 2024
🇫🇷 France$3.16 trillion · 2024

France’s nominal GDP is 491% larger than that of Austria, a difference of $2.63 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇹 Austria$58,269 · 2024
🇫🇷 France$46,103 · 2024

Austria’s GDP per capita is 26% higher than that of France, a difference of $12,166.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Vienna

Paris

Population

9,177,982

68,551,653

Surface area

83,879 km²

606,410 km²

Population density

109 /km²

113 /km²

Nominal GDP

$534.79 billion · 2024

$3.16 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$58,269 · 2024

$46,103 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Western Europe

Western Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Austrian

French

Phone code

+43

+33

Internet domain

.at

.fr

ISO codes

AT / AUT

FR / FRA

Time zone

Europe/Vienna

Europe/Paris

Native name

Österreich

France

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About Austria

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.

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About France

France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.

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Austria & France: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Austria?

The capital of Austria is Vienna.

What is the population of Austria?

Austria has a recorded population of approximately 9,177,982 people.

How big is Austria?

Austria covers an area of about 83,879 km².

What is the population density of Austria?

Austria has a population density of roughly 109 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Austria?

Austria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $534.79 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Austria?

Austria has a GDP per capita of approximately $58,269.

What currency is used in Austria?

Austria uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Austria located?

Austria is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Austria?

The native name of Austria is Österreich.

What are people from Austria called?

People from Austria are referred to as Austrian.

What is the phone calling code for Austria?

The international dialing code for Austria is +43.

What is the internet domain for Austria?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Austria is .at.

What time zone is Austria in?

Austria uses the Europe/Vienna time zone.

What is Austria known for?

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.

What is the capital of France?

The capital of France is Paris.

What is the population of France?

France has a recorded population of approximately 68,551,653 people.

How big is France?

France covers an area of about 606,410 km².

What is the population density of France?

France has a population density of roughly 113 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of France?

France has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.16 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of France?

France has a GDP per capita of approximately $46,103.

What currency is used in France?

France uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is France located?

France is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What are people from France called?

People from France are referred to as French.

What is the phone calling code for France?

The international dialing code for France is +33.

What is the internet domain for France?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France is .fr.

What time zone is France in?

France uses the Europe/Paris time zone.

What is France known for?

France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.