Area by NUTS 3 region in France

France: Area by NUTS 3 region was 638,475 in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
638,475
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
2nd
of 49 countries
All-time high
638,475
in 2018
All-time low
638,474
in 2013
Years of data
14
2013–2026

Area by NUTS 3 region in France, 2013–2026

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2013201920262013: 638.5k2014: 638.5k2015: 638.5k2016: 638.5k2017: 638.5k2018: 638.5k2019: 638.5k2020: 638.5k2021: 638.5k2022: 638.5k2023: 638.5k2024: 638.5k2025: 638.5k2026: 638.5k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for area by nuts 3 region in France is 638,475, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

That represents a change of up 0.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, area by nuts 3 region in France peaked at 638,475 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 638,474, in 2013.

That places France 2nd out of 49 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.

Area by NUTS 3 region in France, year by year

Annual values for Area by NUTS 3 region in France, 2013 to 2026.
Year Value Change
2013 638,474 —
2014 638,474 +0.0%
2015 638,474 +0.0%
2016 638,474 +0.0%
2017 638,474 +0.0%
2018 638,475 +0.0%
2019 638,475 +0.0%
2020 638,475 +0.0%
2021 638,475 +0.0%
2022 638,475 +0.0%
2023 638,475 +0.0%
2024 638,475 +0.0%
2025 638,475 +0.0%
2026 638,475 +0.0%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 638,475 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 74,409, 8.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • France's 638,475 is above the median for high income countries, which is 81,376, 7.8× the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 638,474 638,474 638,475 7
2020s 638,475 638,475 638,475 7

Countries ranked near France

  1. 1 Türkiye 780,270 compare
  2. 3 Spain 505,983 compare
  3. 4 Sweden 447,424 compare
  4. 5 Norway 384,482 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is area by nuts 3 region in France?
Area by nuts 3 region in France was 638,475 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest area by nuts 3 region recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 638,475 in 2018.
What is the lowest area by nuts 3 region recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 638,474 in 2013.
How does France rank for area by nuts 3 region?
France ranks 2nd out of 49 countries with data for 2026.
Is area by nuts 3 region rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Area by NUTS 3 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Area by NUTS 3 region
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
2,226 places, 26,500 data points, 2013–2026
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