France vs Spain: Area by NUTS 3 region
France
638,475
in 2026
Spain
505,983
in 2026
France rank
2nd
Spain rank
3rd
Area by NUTS 3 region over time
- France
- Spain
How they compare
France currently reports 638,475 against 505,983 in Spain, a difference of 132,492.
That makes France's figure about 1.3 times Spain's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 2nd and Spain ranks 3rd of 49 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 638,474 | 505,983 | 132,491 | France |
| 2020s | 638,475 | 505,983 | 132,492 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher area by nuts 3 region, France or Spain?
- France, at 638,475 against 505,983 in Spain as of 2026.
- What is the difference in area by nuts 3 region between France and Spain?
- 132,492, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2026.
- How do France and Spain rank globally for area by nuts 3 region?
- France ranks 2nd and Spain ranks 3rd of 49 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Area by NUTS 3 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.