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China vs France GDP
China overtook France in 2005. In 1960 France stood at roughly 104% of China’s GDP; today the figure is about 17%, and the pair was closest in 2002 (100%).
| Year | China | France | France as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 59,846,235,024.73 | 61,959,085,885.34 | 104% |
| 1970 | 92,752,930,873.19 | 147,312,861,698.36 | 159% |
| 1980 | 191,487,500,000 | 694,529,183,483.39 | 363% |
| 1990 | 361,560,229,445.51 | 1,257,649,439,826.53 | 348% |
| 2000 | 1,223,754,919,971.05 | 1,360,959,069,477.49 | 111% |
| 2010 | 6,192,564,874,453.29 | 2,646,230,027,988.34 | 43% |
| 2020 | 14,996,414,166,715.1 | 2,647,926,055,110.05 | 18% |
| 2025 | 19,498,039,388,042.6 | 3,366,315,927,447.33 | 17% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass France in GDP?
In 2005. China’s published GDP rose above France’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and France compare today?
China is ahead: 19,498,039,388,042.6 against 3,366,315,927,447.33 — the trailing economy stands at about 17% of the leader.
Are these GDP figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — current US$ — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
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