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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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France’s population is 281% larger than that of the Netherlands, a difference of 50,558,168.
France’s surface area is about 14.6× that of the Netherlands, a difference of 564,870 km².
The Netherlands’ population density is 283% higher than that of France, a difference of 320 /km².
France’s nominal GDP is 160% larger than that of the Netherlands, a difference of $1.95 trillion.
The Netherlands’ GDP per capita is 46% higher than that of France, a difference of $21,417.
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Paris
Amsterdam
68,551,653
17,993,485
606,410 km²
41,540 km²
113 /km²
433 /km²
$3.16 trillion · 2024
$1.21 trillion · 2024
$46,103 · 2024
$67,520 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
French
Dutch, Netherlandic
+33
+31
.fr
.nl
FR / FRA
NL / NLD
Europe/Paris
Europe/Amsterdam
France
Nederland
| Measure | France | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Paris | Amsterdam |
| Population | 68,551,653 | 17,993,485 |
| Surface area | 606,410 km² | 41,540 km² |
| Population density | 113 /km² | 433 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.16 trillion · 2024 | $1.21 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $46,103 · 2024 | $67,520 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | French | Dutch, Netherlandic |
| Phone code | +33 | +31 |
| Internet domain | .fr | .nl |
| ISO codes | FR / FRA | NL / NLD |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Native name | France | Nederland |
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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 →The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for its flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes. Amsterdam, its capital, features a historic canal system, world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum, and the Anne Frank House.
Full Netherlands 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 Netherlands is Amsterdam.
Netherlands has a recorded population of approximately 17,993,485 people.
Netherlands covers an area of about 41,540 km².
Netherlands has a population density of roughly 433 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Netherlands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.21 trillion as of 2024.
Netherlands has a GDP per capita of approximately $67,520.
Netherlands uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Netherlands is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Netherlands is Nederland.
People from Netherlands are referred to as Dutch, Netherlandic.
The international dialing code for Netherlands is +31.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Netherlands is .nl.
Netherlands uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for its flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes. Amsterdam, its capital, features a historic canal system, world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum, and the Anne Frank House.