France vs Ireland
A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax — to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.
Overall: Ireland ranks higher
Ireland scores 85/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of France at 80/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.
Category breakdown
78
Economic strength
Ireland leads
88
82
Political stability
Ireland leads
88
78
Business climate
Ireland leads
88
80
Financial maturity
France leads
78
76
Growth outlook
Ireland leads
80
Macro snapshot
3,052
GDP (USD bn)
+2506.4 bn
546
1.1%
GDP growth (%)
-1.7 pp
2.8%
$44,940
GDP per capita (USD)
-61270.0
$106,210
2.5%
Inflation (%)
+0.3 pp
2.2%
2.2%
FDI (% of GDP)
-16.3 pp
18.5%
113%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+68.3 pp
44%
68.2
Population (M)
+63.0M
5.2
France — strong sectors
- Luxury & Fashion4.2% of GDP88
- Aerospace & Defense3.5% of GDP85
- Tourism7.8% of GDP82
- Agriculture & Food3.2% of GDP78
Ireland — strong sectors
- Technology15.2% of GDP92
- Pharmaceuticals12.8% of GDP90
- Financial Services8.5% of GDP82
- Agriculture & Food2.5% of GDP72
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: France or Ireland?
Our composite investment index gives France a score of 80/100 and Ireland a score of 85/100. Ireland ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is France a safer market than Ireland?
Risk classification puts France as safe (Strong fundamentals, stable governance, favorable investment climate) and Ireland as safe (Strong fundamentals, stable governance, favorable investment climate).
Which has higher GDP growth: France or Ireland?
France is currently growing at 1.1% per year, vs 2.8% for Ireland. Ireland has the faster headline growth rate today.