France France vs Lithuania Lithuania development indicators, 2024

Indicator
France
France, Value
Lithuania
Lithuania, Value
France
France, Rank
Lithuania
Lithuania, Rank
France France as % of
Lithuania Lithuania
Current account balance (% of GDP) 0.392 2.48 49 35 15.8 %
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 33.2 74.1 75 19 44.9 %
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP) 1.75 4.24 63 24 41.4 %
GDP per capita (current US$) 46,150 29,386 26 44 157 %
GDP per capita, PPP (current international US$) 61,322 54,414 28 37 113 %
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP) 34 68.9 85 24 49.3 %
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) 2 0.716 114 145 279 %
Net migration 90,527 2,617 20 61 3,459 %
Population, total 68,516,699 2,888,055 23 138 2,372 %

Demography and Health

France has a population of approximately 68.5 million people, significantly larger than Lithuania's 2.9 million. The birth rate in France is 9.9 per 1,000 people, compared to Lithuania's lower rate of 7.2, ranking France higher at 19th place globally versus Lithuania at 74th. In terms of health, France enjoys a life expectancy of 82.9 years, placing it 11th in the world, while Lithuania lags behind at 77 years, ranked 62nd. The under-5 mortality rate is also lower in France at 4.3 per 1,000 live births compared to Lithuania's 3.4. Both countries have a prevalence of undernourishment at 2.5%, though Lithuania's suicide mortality rate is more alarming at 22.1 per 100,000, higher than France's rate of 16.6.

Economy

In 2024, France's GDP per capita stands at $46,150, significantly higher than Lithuania's $29,386, placing France 37th globally compared to Lithuania’s 63rd rank. In terms of GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP), France also outperforms Lithuania, with values of $61,322 and $54,414 respectively. France's inflation rate is notably higher at 2% compared to Lithuania's 0.7%, indicating a relatively stable economic environment in Lithuania.

Trade and Investment

France's exports of goods and services constitute 33.2% of its GDP, which is considerably lower than Lithuania's 74.1%, placing each at ranks 105th and 45th respectively. Furthermore, the imports as a percentage of GDP demonstrate a similar trend with France at 34% and Lithuania at 68.9%. Foreign direct investment in Lithuania is stronger, with net inflows of 4.2% of GDP against France's 1.8%. This positions Lithuania’s investment climate as potentially more attractive for foreign investors. Additionally, Lithuania maintains a favorable current account balance of 2.5% compared to France's 0.4%.

Governance and Institutions

Both countries exhibit differences in governance. France ranks higher in military expenditure at $61.3 billion, compared to Lithuania's $2.2 billion. For governance effectiveness, both countries are rated equally in terms of government effectiveness but differ slightly in regulatory quality and control of corruption, with France ranking at 32nd for corruption and 42nd for regulatory quality compared to Lithuania's 35th and 29th respectively. Political stability scores suggest Lithuania appears more stable with a score of 0.7 compared to France’s 0.3.

Infrastructure and Technology

France's logistics performance index is rated at 3.8, indicating high-quality trade and transport-related infrastructure, ranking it 8th globally, while Lithuania ranks 16th at 3.5. On the technology front, France excels in high-technology exports with a value of $115.3 billion, ranking 4th globally, compared to Lithuania's modest $3.7 billion at rank 54. The percentage of the population using the internet is slightly lower in France at 86.8% compared to Lithuania's 88.5%, suggesting a more digitally engaged public in Lithuania.

Environment and Sustainability

France is enhancing its renewable energy consumption, which accounts for 16.2% of total final energy consumption, lower than Lithuania's impressive 33.2%, highlighting Lithuania's strong commitment to sustainability. Despite Lithuania's advantageous renewable resources, its greenhouse gas emissions per capita are higher at 7.2 t CO2e/capita compared to France's 5.6, suggesting room for improvement in emissions control. Additionally, France’s water stress levels are more concerning, with a freshwater withdrawal rate at 21.6%, compared to Lithuania’s sustainable rate of just 1.8%. Overall, Lithuania appears to be making strides in many sustainability measures despite some environmental challenges.