Is France Bigger Than The US?

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No, the United States are approximatively 18 times bigger than France in surface area and 5 times bigger in population size.

The total surface area of the USA is 9 857 306 Sq. Km. while the area of France (include the overseas regions) is 551 695 Sq. Km. from governmental sources (see below).

Area of the US includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Island Areas.

The total area of France includes metropolitan France (France métropolitaine) and the overseas departments and territories : French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte and Reunion Island…

  • Surface area of metropolitan France (France métropolitaine) is 543 940 Sq. Km.
  • Surface area of France overseas regions (DOM-TOM) is 89 169 Sq. Km.
  • Total surface area of France is 551 695 Sq Km.

So France represents only 5 % of the USA in total surface area.

Maps overlapping : area of US compared to France
Maps overlapping : area of US compared to France
Maps overlapping : area of France compared to US
Maps overlapping : area of France compared to US

Sources :

  • France : INSEE Institut National de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques (datas 2020 published March 31 2022)
  • US : United States Census Bureau (census.gov)

Population of France vs US (official sources)

The US population is about 8,5 times bigger that the population of France.

USA has 334 millions habitants (exactly 334 489 765 in March 2023) while France has 68 millions (exactly 68 042 591 habitants on January 1st 2023) while from governmental sources (see below).

So France represents only 20 % of US in population size.

Sources :

  • France : INSEE estimates (2023)
  • US : United States Census Bureau (census.gov)

how big is US compared to France?

United States are 18 times bigger compared to France in surface area.

And US are 5 times bigger than France in size of population :

  • Surface : France 551 695 Sq. Km. vs USA 9 857 306 Sq. Km.
  • Population : France 68 M. habitants vs USA 334 M.

Governmental sources above.

People also ask about France and US :

What US state is the same size as France?

The US state of California is about the same size (about 77%) as France in surface area :

  • Area of California is 423 967 Sq. Km.
  • Area of France is 551 695 Sq. Km.

Governmental sources above.

Is California bigger than France?

No, California is not bigger than France. California is about 77% of France area :

  • Area of California is 423 967 Sq. Km.
  • Area of France is 551 695 Sq. Km.

Governmental sources above.

How many US states fit in France?

France is approximatively 18 times smaller than United States of America :

  • Area of France is 551 695 Sq. Km (source : INSEE)
  • Area of US is 9 857 306 Sq. Km. (source : US Census Gov)

Is Texas larger than France?

Yes, Texas is 1,3 times larger than France in surface area.

But France is 2,3 times bigger than Texas in size of population :

  • Texas is 695 662 Km. Sq. in surface area and 29 millions habitants in population size.
  • France is 551 695 Sq. Km.in surface area and 68 millions habitants in population size.

Governmental sources above.

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