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Economic indicators

Main indicators	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
GDP (billions USD)	2,866.83	2,675.92e	2,668.79e	2,723.49e	2,809.49e
GDP (constant prices, annual % change)	0.3	-2.2e	1.5e	1.8e	2.0e
GDP per capita (USD)	46,034.71	42,747.22e	42,414.48e	43,086.52e	44,244.58e
General government balance (in % of GDP)	-3.2	-4.9e	-4.6e	-4.5e	-4.5e
Inflation rate (%)	3.2	0.1e	1.2e	1.5e	1.7e
Current Account (billions USD)	-64.78	-38.84e	-51.42e	-50.37e	-46.03e
Current Account (in % of GDP)	-2.3	-1.5e	-1.9e	-1.8e	-1.6e

Source:

Note: (e) Estimated data

Breakdown of economic activity by sector	Agriculture	Industry	Services
Value added (annual % change)	2.6	-1.6	1.3
Value added (in % of GDP)	2.0	20.4	77.6
Employment by sector (in % of total employment)	3.0	23.1	72.9

Source: - last available data.

Monetary indicators	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Average annual exchange rate for 1 USD	0.81	0.80	0.80	0.73	0.68

Source:

Foreign trade in figures

Foreign trade indicators	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
Imports of goods (millions USD)	504,124	541,919	619,474	703,475	551,092
Exports of goods (millions USD)	463,428	495,868	551,881	601,228	474,972
Imports of services (millions USD)	104,711	110,911	128,298	141,704	124,097
Exports of services (millions USD)	121,351	128,051	148,989	163,574	140,375
Imports of goods and services (annual % change)	5.9	5.6	5.4	0.8	-
Exports of goods and services (annual % change)	3.1	5.4	3.1	-	-
Imports of goods and services (in % of GDP)	26.9	28.1	28.4	28.9	-
Exports of goods and services (in % of GDP)	26.1	26.7	26.5	26.4	-
Trade Balance (millions USD)	-27,841	-36,930	-54,883	-90,149	-
Current Account (millions USD)	-13,565	-11,550	-26,620	-64,229	-
Foreign trade (in % of GDP)	53.0	54.8	54.9	55.4	-

Source:

Main partner countries

Main customers (% of exports)	2009
Germany	14.9%
Italy	8.5%
Spain	8.0%
Belgium	7.6%
United Kingdom	7.3%
United States	5.9%
Netherlands	4.1%
Switzerland	3.0%
China	2.4%
Poland	1.5%
Russia	1.5%
Algeria	1.5%
Turkey	1.5%
Japan	1.4%
Portugal	1.3%
Singapore	1.3%
Sweden	1.2%
United Arab Emirates	1.0%
Morocco	1.0%
Greece	0.9%
See more countries	53.8%

Main suppliers (% of imports)	2009
Germany	16.3%
Belgium	8.3%
Italy	7.9%
China	7.6%
United States	6.4%
Spain	6.3%
United Kingdom	4.7%
Netherlands	4.2%
Switzerland	2.5%
Russia	2.4%
Japan	2.0%
Ireland	1.6%
Poland	1.4%
Turkey	1.3%
Norway	1.2%
France	1.2%
Sweden	1.2%
Czech Republic	1.1%
Portugal	0.9%
Austria	0.9%
See more countries	53.4%

Source: Comtrade

Main products

Main exports (% of exports)	2009
Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and...Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof	12.1%
Vehicles other than railway or tramway...Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof	9.2%
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts...Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles	8.2%
Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereofAircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof	7.4%
Pharmaceutical productsPharmaceutical products	7.2%
Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their...Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes	3.5%
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring,...Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof	3.5%
Plastics and articles thereofPlastics and articles thereof	3.5%
Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic...Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations	2.9%
Beverages, spirits and vinegarBeverages, spirits and vinegar	2.9%
Iron and steelIron and steel	2.8%
Miscellaneous chemical productsMiscellaneous chemical products	1.9%
Articles of iron or steelArticles of iron or steel	1.8%
Organic chemicalsOrganic chemicals	1.6%
Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of...Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard	1.6%
CerealsCereals	1.5%
Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible...Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included	1.4%
Rubber and articles thereofRubber and articles thereof	1.4%
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not...Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted	1.2%
Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic...Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes	1.0%
Aluminium and articles thereofAluminium and articles thereof	0.9%
Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel...Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)	0.9%
Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports,...Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings	0.9%
Meat and edible meat offalMeat and edible meat offal	0.9%
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories,...Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted	0.8%
Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk;...Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products	0.7%
Glass and glasswareGlass and glassware	0.7%
Natural or cultured pearls, precious or...Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin	0.7%
Copper and articles thereofCopper and articles thereof	0.6%
Residues and waste from the food industries;...Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder	0.6%
Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing...Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, 'dental waxes' and dental preparations with a basis of plaster	0.6%
Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoalWood and articles of wood; wood charcoal	0.6%
Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their...Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks	0.5%
Miscellaneous edible preparationsMiscellaneous edible preparations	0.5%
Live animalsLive animals	0.5%
Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubersEdible vegetables and certain roots and tubers	0.5%
Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other...Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans	0.5%
Ships, boats and floating structuresShips, boats and floating structures	0.5%
Cocoa and cocoa preparationsCocoa and cocoa preparations	0.4%
Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such...Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles	0.4%
Miscellaneous articles of base metalMiscellaneous articles of base metal	0.4%
Sugars and sugar confectionerySugars and sugar confectionery	0.4%
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or...Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons	0.4%
Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other...Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants	0.4%
Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and...Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof	0.3%
Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous...Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder	0.3%
Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues;...Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes	0.3%
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their...Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes	0.3%
Miscellaneous manufactured articlesMiscellaneous manufactured articles	0.3%
Clocks and watches and parts thereofClocks and watches and parts thereof	0.3%
Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic...Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates	0.3%
Products of the milling industry; malt; starches;...Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten	0.3%
Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and...Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds	0.3%
Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiquesWorks of art, collectors' pieces and antiques	0.3%
Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of...Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal	0.3%
Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans,...Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates	0.2%
Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica...Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials	0.2%
Ceramic productsCeramic products	0.2%
Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering...Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement	0.2%
Photographic or cinematographic goodsPhotographic or cinematographic goods	0.2%
Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine,...Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof	0.2%
Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutesTobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes	0.2%
Man-made filamentsMan-made filaments	0.2%
Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn...Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags	0.2%
Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic...Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard	0.1%
CottonCotton	0.1%
Man-made staple fibresMan-made staple fibres	0.1%
Nickel and articles thereofNickel and articles thereof	0.1%
Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile...Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use	0.1%
Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and...Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather	0.1%
Knitted or crocheted fabricsKnitted or crocheted fabrics	0.1%
See more products	55.9%

Main imports (% of imports)	2009
Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their...Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes	13.3%
Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and...Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof	12.0%
Vehicles other than railway or tramway...Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof	9.8%
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts...Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles	8.7%
Pharmaceutical productsPharmaceutical products	4.5%
Plastics and articles thereofPlastics and articles thereof	3.7%
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring,...Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof	3.1%
Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereofAircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof	3.0%
Organic chemicalsOrganic chemicals	2.8%
Iron and steelIron and steel	2.1%
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not...Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted	1.9%
Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of...Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard	1.8%
Articles of iron or steelArticles of iron or steel	1.8%
Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports,...Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings	1.8%
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories,...Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted	1.7%
Miscellaneous chemical productsMiscellaneous chemical products	1.3%
Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic...Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes	1.2%
Rubber and articles thereofRubber and articles thereof	1.1%
Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such...Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles	1.0%
Aluminium and articles thereofAluminium and articles thereof	1.0%
Meat and edible meat offalMeat and edible meat offal	1.0%
Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and...Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof	0.8%
Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic...Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations	0.8%
Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoalWood and articles of wood; wood charcoal	0.8%
Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic...Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates	0.8%
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or...Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons	0.8%
Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other...Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants	0.7%
Beverages, spirits and vinegarBeverages, spirits and vinegar	0.7%
Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their...Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks	0.6%
Natural or cultured pearls, precious or...Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin	0.6%
Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible...Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included	0.6%
Glass and glasswareGlass and glassware	0.6%
Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk;...Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products	0.6%
Copper and articles thereofCopper and articles thereof	0.6%
Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubersEdible vegetables and certain roots and tubers	0.5%
Residues and waste from the food industries;...Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder	0.5%
Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel...Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)	0.5%
Cocoa and cocoa preparationsCocoa and cocoa preparations	0.5%
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their...Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes	0.5%
Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other...Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans	0.5%
Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing...Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, 'dental waxes' and dental preparations with a basis of plaster	0.5%
Miscellaneous articles of base metalMiscellaneous articles of base metal	0.5%
Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutesTobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes	0.4%
Ceramic productsCeramic products	0.4%
Miscellaneous edible preparationsMiscellaneous edible preparations	0.4%
Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn...Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags	0.4%
Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans,...Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates	0.4%
Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of...Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal	0.3%
Clocks and watches and parts thereofClocks and watches and parts thereof	0.3%
Coffee, tea, maté and spicesCoffee, tea, maté and spices	0.3%
Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica...Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials	0.3%
FertilizersFertilizers	0.3%
Ships, boats and floating structuresShips, boats and floating structures	0.3%
Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the...Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage	0.3%
Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering...Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement	0.2%
Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous...Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder	0.2%
Ores, slag and ashOres, slag and ash	0.2%
Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic...Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard	0.2%
Miscellaneous manufactured articlesMiscellaneous manufactured articles	0.2%
Sugars and sugar confectionerySugars and sugar confectionery	0.2%
CerealsCereals	0.2%
Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues;...Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes	0.2%
Photographic or cinematographic goodsPhotographic or cinematographic goods	0.2%
Man-made filamentsMan-made filaments	0.2%
Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine,...Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof	0.1%
Nickel and articles thereofNickel and articles thereof	0.1%
Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and...Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds	0.1%
Man-made staple fibresMan-made staple fibres	0.1%
CottonCotton	0.1%
Other base metals; cermets; articles thereofOther base metals; cermets; articles thereof	0.1%
Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile...Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use	0.1%
Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiquesWorks of art, collectors' pieces and antiques	0.1%
See more products	51.7%

Source: Comtrade

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Sources of general economic information

Ministries: Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry
Ministry of agriculture and fisheries
Ministry of small and medium enterprises, commerce, the craft industry and liberal professions
Statistical Office: French Institute of Statistics (INSEE)
Central Bank: The European Central Bank
The Bank of France
Stock Exchange: Euronext
Main online newspapers: Le Monde (only in French)
Le Figaro (only in French)
Challenges (in French and English)
Libération (only in French)
Les Echos (only in French)
La Tribune (only in French)
Search Engines: Nomade
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Altavista
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