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France vs Saudi Arabia Population
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 5% of France’s Population; today the figure is about 54%.
| Year | France | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 47,412,964 | 2,435,403 | 5% |
| 1970 | 52,007,169 | 3,562,470 | 7% |
| 1980 | 55,274,184 | 6,047,997 | 11% |
| 1990 | 58,261,012 | 10,640,691 | 18% |
| 2000 | 60,918,661 | 16,177,722 | 27% |
| 2010 | 65,026,211 | 23,978,487 | 37% |
| 2020 | 67,601,110 | 31,552,510 | 47% |
| 2025 | 68,720,337 | 36,973,555 | 54% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Saudi Arabia in Population?
It has not come to that. France has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do France and Saudi Arabia compare today?
France is ahead: 68,720,337 against 36,973,555 — the trailing economy stands at about 54% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: