Military spending, per square kilometre in France
France: Military spending, per square kilometre was 133,540 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
133,540 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 11.0%
World rank
19th
of 171 countries
All-time high
136,120 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2007
All-time low
54,215 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in France, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
France recorded 133,540 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre for military spending, per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of up 11.0% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in France peaked at 136,120 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2007 and was at its lowest, 54,215 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
France ranks 19th of 171 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Military spending, per square kilometre in France, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 54,215 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 60,127 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1963 | 58,551 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 63,591 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1965 | 67,967 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 67,950 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1967 | 70,538 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 74,676 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 71,254 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 73,076 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1971 | 72,991 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 80,275 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 79,820 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 81,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 88,606 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 88,979 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 90,180 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1978 | 98,720 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1979 | 109,011 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1980 | 107,837 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 102,895 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1982 | 104,562 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 100,104 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 100,684 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 101,960 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 114,688 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 122,173 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1988 | 118,277 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 119,067 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 120,121 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 124,223 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 127,230 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 128,595 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 125,509 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 125,858 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 123,189 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 117,760 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 108,960 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.5% |
| 1999 | 98,648 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 97,476 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 97,041 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 102,736 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 119,936 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 129,463 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 126,320 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 127,909 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 136,120 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 136,006 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 124,487 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 117,402 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 114,679 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 107,376 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 113,234 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 108,858 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 100,066 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 104,295 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 110,981 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 120,423 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 123,820 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 124,723 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 126,917 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 120,307 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 133,540 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 133,540 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 56,388 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 2.4× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- France's 133,540 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,676 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 4.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 65,430 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 54,215 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 74,676 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 86,292 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 72,991 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 109,011 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 109,225 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 100,104 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 122,173 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 120,009 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 98,648 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 128,595 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 119,749 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 97,041 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 136,120 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 112,113 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 100,066 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 123,820 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 126,372 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 120,307 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 133,540 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 16 Germany 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 17 Japan 170,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 18 Italy 139,111 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 20 Barbados 117,655 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 21 United States 116,420 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 22 Ukraine 108,074 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in France?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in France was 133,540 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 136,120 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2007.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 54,215 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does France rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- France ranks 19th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.