France Facts
Capital of FranceThe capital of France is Paris.
| Capital | Paris |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 68.4 million |
| Total area | 551,695 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 124 people per km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Region | Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 68.4 million people = 68,400,000 people. Divided by 551,695 km²: 123.98 people per km², which rounds to 124.
Check it backwards
124 × 551,695 km² ≈ 68,410,180 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
How many people live in France?
About 68.4 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 124 people per km².
How big is France?
France covers 551,695 km² in total area.
What currency does France use?
The Euro (EUR).