Military spending, per square kilometre in France
France: Military spending, per square kilometre was 112,800 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
112,800 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
18th
of 161 countries
All-time high
112,800 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
62,464 constant 2024 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 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in France stood at 112,800 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in France peaked at 112,800 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 62,464 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
France ranks 18th of 161 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 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 62,464 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 64,555 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1963 | 63,361 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 65,224 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 66,167 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1966 | 68,160 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 71,698 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1968 | 71,782 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 68,661 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1970 | 69,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 69,990 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 71,821 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 74,441 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 74,166 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1975 | 77,493 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 80,844 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 85,254 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 90,086 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 92,184 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 94,014 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 96,354 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 98,195 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 100,016 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 99,423 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 99,306 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 102,223 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 105,217 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 105,163 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 106,452 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 105,981 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 106,671 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 103,315 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 102,171 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 102,696 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 97,613 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 95,291 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 95,635 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 93,093 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 93,876 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 92,814 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 92,528 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 94,429 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 97,278 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 99,933 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 97,885 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 98,336 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 98,299 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 97,585 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 104,805 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 99,836 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 96,867 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 95,380 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 94,762 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 96,411 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 99,048 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 99,267 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 100,920 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 101,496 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 104,042 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 107,689 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 112,274 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 111,686 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 112,800 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 112,800 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 50,263 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 2.2× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- France's 112,800 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29,331 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 3.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 66,897 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 62,464 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 71,782 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 78,532 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 69,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 92,184 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 100,636 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 94,014 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 106,452 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 99,634 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 93,093 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 106,671 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 97,389 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 92,528 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 104,805 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 98,803 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 94,762 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 104,042 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 111,112 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 107,689 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 112,800 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 15 Switzerland 164,755 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 16 Japan 125,802 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 17 Italy 121,478 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 19 Ukraine 109,328 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 20 United States 103,093 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 21 Poland 94,682 constant 2024 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 112,800 constant 2024 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 112,800 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 62,464 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does France rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- France ranks 18th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. 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 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – 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.