How many companies are there in France? (2026 data)

May 29, 2026 · OneFirmIntel

There are 29,572,772 French legal units on record, one of Europe’s largest company universes, and OneFirmIntel grades each one so the number becomes usable.

How many companies are in France?

OneFirmIntel indexes 29,572,772 French legal units from government-sourced records, graded into quality tiers.

Roughly 13,763,511 are ★★ Established and about 3,198,239 are ★ New entrants, with 37,834 stock-exchange-listed (★★★). A further 12,573,188 are inactive or dissolved and shown separately.

The biggest French sectors by company count

Transport leads the tracked French sectors with 50,107 companies, ahead of construction (41,693), pharmaceuticals (25,358), food & beverage (12,533) and trading (9,821).

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FAQ

How many companies are registered in France?

OneFirmIntel lists 29,572,772 French legal units from government-sourced records, graded into quality tiers.

How many active companies are in France?

The active universe (★★★ Listed + ★★ Established + ★ New entrant) is roughly 17 million; inactive units are counted separately.

What is the biggest industry in France by company count?

Transport is the largest tracked sector, with 50,107 companies, ahead of construction and pharmaceuticals.