Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | France  | United Kingdom  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | French Republic | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Continent  | Europe | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Paris | London |
Latitude  | 46° 0′ 0″ N | 54° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ E | 2° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of France is 551,695 sq km, and the total area of United Kingdom is 244,376 sq km. France is bigger than United Kingdom by 307,319 sq km. France is around 2.26 times bigger than United Kingdom.
Indicators | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 551,695 Sq km | 244,376 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 307,319 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 213,011 Sq Mile | 94,354 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 118,657 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.86 % | 2.0 % |
Indicators | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Paris | London |
Demonyms  | French | British |
Official Languages  | French | English |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 38 % | 46.5 % |
The people of France are called French, and the people of United Kingdom are called British.
Indicators | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Pound Sterling |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | GBP |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +33 | +44 |
Internet TLD  | .fr | .uk |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | FR | GB |
Indicators | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | La Marseillaise | God Save the King |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Marseillaise | God Save the King |
National Animal  | Gallic Rooster | Lion |
National Bird  | Gallic Rooster | European Robin |
National Flower  | Iris | Rose |
National Sport  | Football | Cricket |
National Colors  | Blue, white and red | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 01:30 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) UTC+1 (British Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | 211 days |
The current time and date in France is [01:30 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of France as of 2023 is estimated to be around 68,170,228, and the total population of United Kingdom as of 2023 is estimated to be around 68,350,000.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, France had 179,772 less people than United Kingdom.
The annual Population Growth in France is 0.32% and the annual population growth in United Kingdom is 0.64%.
Indicators | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.9 % | 14.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 66.9 % | 69.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 16.5 % |
Indicators | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Paris | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 01:30 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 21.75 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 5.66 km/hr, 90 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 43 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) | 1.57 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 93.64 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 97.84 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 46.1 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 60.21 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (97 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias (145 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Kidney diseases ( 17.6 people per 100K population) | Lymphomas, multiple myeloma ( 14 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 4.7 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 13.76 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.89 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in France, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 97 people per 100,000 people in France, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 145 people per 100,000 people in United Kingdom, are dying of Alzheimer disease and other dementias, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of France, spent [ 12.31% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of United Kingdom, spent [ 12.36% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | France | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 29.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 26.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 9.7% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 26.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 11.3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.82 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in France, are 2.76 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in United Kingdom.
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