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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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France’s population is 478% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of 56,693,043.
France’s surface area is about 19.8× that of Belgium, a difference of 575,721 km².
Belgium’s population density is 242% higher than that of France, a difference of 273 /km².
France’s nominal GDP is 371% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of $2.49 trillion.
Belgium’s GDP per capita is 23% higher than that of France, a difference of $10,511.
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Brussels
Paris
11,858,610
68,551,653
30,689 km²
606,410 km²
386 /km²
113 /km²
$671.37 billion · 2024
$3.16 trillion · 2024
$56,615 · 2024
$46,103 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
Belgian
French
+32
+33
.be
.fr
BE / BEL
FR / FRA
Europe/Brussels
Europe/Paris
België
France
| Measure | Belgium | France |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brussels | Paris |
| Population | 11,858,610 | 68,551,653 |
| Surface area | 30,689 km² | 606,410 km² |
| Population density | 386 /km² | 113 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $671.37 billion · 2024 | $3.16 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $56,615 · 2024 | $46,103 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Belgian | French |
| Phone code | +32 | +33 |
| Internet domain | .be | .fr |
| ISO codes | BE / BEL | FR / FRA |
| Time zone | Europe/Brussels | Europe/Paris |
| Native name | België | France |
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Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.
Full Belgium profile →France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.
Full France profile →The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
Belgium has a recorded population of approximately 11,858,610 people.
Belgium covers an area of about 30,689 km².
Belgium has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Belgium has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $671.37 billion as of 2024.
Belgium has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,615.
Belgium uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Belgium is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Belgium is België.
People from Belgium are referred to as Belgian.
The international dialing code for Belgium is +32.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium is .be.
Belgium uses the Europe/Brussels time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.
The capital of France is Paris.
France has a recorded population of approximately 68,551,653 people.
France covers an area of about 606,410 km².
France has a population density of roughly 113 /km² (people per square kilometre).
France has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.16 trillion as of 2024.
France has a GDP per capita of approximately $46,103.
France uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
France is located in Western Europe, Europe.
People from France are referred to as French.
The international dialing code for France is +33.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France is .fr.
France uses the Europe/Paris time zone.
France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.