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FrancevsLuxembourg

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

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 101.3× the other value.

Surface area

France is higher

France records 606,410 km², about 234.1× the other value.

Nominal GDP

France is higher

France records $3.16 trillion, about 33.9× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇫🇷 France68,551,653
🇱🇺 Luxembourg677,012

France’s population is about 101× that of Luxembourg, a difference of 67,874,641.

Surface area

🇫🇷 France606,410 km²
🇱🇺 Luxembourg2,590 km²

France’s surface area is about 234× that of Luxembourg, a difference of 603,820 km².

Population density

🇫🇷 France113 /km²
🇱🇺 Luxembourg261 /km²

Luxembourg’s population density is 131% higher than that of France, a difference of 148 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇫🇷 France$3.16 trillion · 2024
🇱🇺 Luxembourg$93.28 billion · 2024

France’s nominal GDP is about 33.9× that of Luxembourg, a difference of $3.07 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇫🇷 France$46,103 · 2024
🇱🇺 Luxembourg$137,782 · 2024

Luxembourg’s GDP per capita is 199% higher than that of France, a difference of $91,679.

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

Paris

Luxembourg

Population

68,551,653

677,012

Surface area

606,410 km²

2,590 km²

Population density

113 /km²

261 /km²

Nominal GDP

$3.16 trillion · 2024

$93.28 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$46,103 · 2024

$137,782 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Western Europe

Western Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

French

Luxembourg, Luxembourgish

Phone code

+33

+352

Internet domain

.fr

.lu

ISO codes

FR / FRA

LU / LUX

Time zone

Europe/Paris

Europe/Luxembourg

Native name

France

Luxembourg

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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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About Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small, landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Known for its financial robustness, multilingual population, and richly layered cultural heritage, Luxembourg consistently ranks highly in metrics of quality of life, innovation, and economic competitiveness. Its capital, Luxembourg City, is a vibrant confluence of historic architecture and modern infrastructure, and the country's political system is a parliamentary democracy within a constitutional monarchy.

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France & Luxembourg: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Luxembourg?

The capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg.

What is the population of Luxembourg?

Luxembourg has a recorded population of approximately 677,012 people.

How big is Luxembourg?

Luxembourg covers an area of about 2,590 km².

What is the population density of Luxembourg?

Luxembourg has a population density of roughly 261 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Luxembourg?

Luxembourg has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $93.28 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Luxembourg?

Luxembourg has a GDP per capita of approximately $137,782.

What currency is used in Luxembourg?

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

Where is Luxembourg located?

Luxembourg is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What are people from Luxembourg called?

People from Luxembourg are referred to as Luxembourg, Luxembourgish.

What is the phone calling code for Luxembourg?

The international dialing code for Luxembourg is +352.

What is the internet domain for Luxembourg?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Luxembourg is .lu.

What time zone is Luxembourg in?

Luxembourg uses the Europe/Luxembourg time zone.

What is Luxembourg known for?

Luxembourg is a small, landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Known for its financial robustness, multilingual population, and richly layered cultural heritage, Luxembourg consistently ranks highly in metrics of quality of life, innovation, and economic competitiveness. Its capital, Luxembourg City, is a vibrant confluence of historic architecture and modern infrastructure, and the country's political system is a parliamentary democracy within a constitutional monarchy.