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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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France’s population is 16% larger than that of Italy, a difference of 9,598,949.
France’s surface area is 101% larger than that of Italy, a difference of 304,340 km².
Italy’s population density is 73% higher than that of France, a difference of 82.1 /km².
France’s nominal GDP is 33% larger than that of Italy, a difference of $779.62 billion.
France’s GDP per capita is 14% higher than that of Italy, a difference of $5,718.
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Paris
Rome
68,551,653
58,952,704
606,410 km²
302,070 km²
113 /km²
195 /km²
$3.16 trillion · 2024
$2.38 trillion · 2024
$46,103 · 2024
$40,385 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Southern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
French
Italian
+33
+39
.fr
.it
FR / FRA
IT / ITA
Europe/Paris
Europe/Rome
France
Italia
| Measure | France | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Paris | Rome |
| Population | 68,551,653 | 58,952,704 |
| Surface area | 606,410 km² | 302,070 km² |
| Population density | 113 /km² | 195 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.16 trillion · 2024 | $2.38 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $46,103 · 2024 | $40,385 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | French | Italian |
| Phone code | +33 | +39 |
| Internet domain | .fr | .it |
| ISO codes | FR / FRA | IT / ITA |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris | Europe/Rome |
| Native name | France | Italia |
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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 →Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, ignites the imagination with its lush landscapes, storied cities, and culinary legacy. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome, it fuses antiquity and contemporary flair into a unified marvel.
Full Italy profile →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.
The capital of Italy is Rome.
Italy has a recorded population of approximately 58,952,704 people.
Italy covers an area of about 302,070 km².
Italy has a population density of roughly 195 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Italy has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.38 trillion as of 2024.
Italy has a GDP per capita of approximately $40,385.
Italy uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Italy is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Italy is Italia.
People from Italy are referred to as Italian.
The international dialing code for Italy is +39.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Italy is .it.
Italy uses the Europe/Rome time zone.
Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, ignites the imagination with its lush landscapes, storied cities, and culinary legacy. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome, it fuses antiquity and contemporary flair into a unified marvel.