France is a country in Western Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 66.7 million people (UN estimate), the 23rd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 23rd
Franceフランス
Region
Western Europe, Europe
Population
about 66.7 million (23rd)
Area
551,500 km² (47th)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
France in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 66.7 million, the 23rd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/1 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 551,500 km², the 47th largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 121.
Joining the United Nations
France joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare France’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find France on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about France, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Western Europe. The one with the most people is Germany.