Population
France is higher
France records 68,551,653, about 5.78× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
France is higher
France records 606,410 km², about 19.8× the other value.
Nominal GDP
France is higher
France records $3.16 trillion, about 4.71× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇪 Belgium11,858,610
🇫🇷 France68,551,653
France’s population is 478% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of 56,693,043.
Surface area
🇧🇪 Belgium30,689 km²
🇫🇷 France606,410 km²
France’s surface area is about 19.8× that of Belgium, a difference of 575,721 km².
Population density
🇧🇪 Belgium386 /km²
🇫🇷 France113 /km²
Belgium’s population density is 242% higher than that of France, a difference of 273 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇪 Belgium$671.37 billion · 2024
🇫🇷 France$3.16 trillion · 2024
France’s nominal GDP is 371% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of $2.49 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇪 Belgium$56,615 · 2024
🇫🇷 France$46,103 · 2024
Belgium’s GDP per capita is 23% higher than that of France, a difference of $10,511.
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
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
| 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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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Belgium
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 →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.
Full France profile →Belgium & France: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
What is the population of Belgium?
Belgium has a recorded population of approximately 11,858,610 people.
How big is Belgium?
Belgium covers an area of about 30,689 km².
What is the population density of Belgium?
Belgium has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Belgium?
Belgium has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $671.37 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Belgium?
Belgium has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,615.
What currency is used in Belgium?
Belgium uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Where is Belgium located?
Belgium is located in Western Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Belgium?
The native name of Belgium is België.
What are people from Belgium called?
People from Belgium are referred to as Belgian.
What is the phone calling code for Belgium?
The international dialing code for Belgium is +32.
What is the internet domain for Belgium?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium is .be.
What time zone is Belgium in?
Belgium uses the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What is Belgium known for?
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.
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.