INFORMATION ABOUT FRANCE
-- APPROACHING FRANCE
France, the fourth largest economy in the world, is an ideal opportunity to conquer the European market. The European Community now counts ten more countries and represents 44,2% of the world Trade (goods and services) and 453 millions consumers. Situated in the middle of these countries, it enjoys genuine economic stability and a strong international reputation in key industrial sectors. With it numerous advantages, France offers a favourable environment to business.
THE FRENCH ECONOMY
 
ECONOMIC DATA
 
Population 1990 2006
in thousands 56 709 61 044
Household consumption 2002 2005
in billions € 208,3 235,7
Workforce 1995 2005
in thousands 25 499 27 637
Unemployment rate 11,4 9,5
Consumer price index 1998 2006
Consumer price index (1998=100) 100 114,6
Gross domestic product 1995 2005
in billions € 1181,8 1690,4
Production 1995 2001
in billions € 2016,6 2612,0
index (1980=100) 136,0 165,3
Trade balance 2003 2006 (mars)
Imports CIF in billions € 314,8 33823 M
Imports index (1980=100) 318,8 31866 M
Exports FOB in billions € 4,0 - 1957 M
Total domestic debt 2002 2006
in billions € 895,2 1107,5
Ratio public debt to GDP 58,6 66 (en 2005)
Central Government 2002 2005
Income in billions € 227,5 249,1
Central Government expenditures billions € 277,5 288,4
Deficit (excluding IMF) as % GDP - 49 - 43,5
Social security expenditures 2001 2004
in billions € 417,5 480
Social security expenditures as % GDP 28,5 29,1
Source: Insee, la France en bref 2003

 
 
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