Total number of indoor cinemas in France
France: Total number of indoor cinemas was 2,046 in 2017. β¬ Flat
Latest (2017)
2,046
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
2nd
of 82 countries
All-time high
2,084
in 2005
All-time low
1,928
in 2007
Years of data
13
2005β2017
Total number of indoor cinemas in France, 2005β2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2017, total number of indoor cinemas in France stood at 2,046.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of indoor cinemas in France peaked at 2,084 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1,928, in 2007.
That places France 2nd out of 82 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,994 | 1,928 | 2,084 | 5 |
| 2010s | 2,035 | 2,020 | 2,047 | 8 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 United States 5,747 compare
- 3 Germany 1,612 compare
- 4 Russian Federation 1,596 compare
- 5 Italy 1,204 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of indoor cinemas in France?
- Total number of indoor cinemas in France was 2,046 in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total number of indoor cinemas recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2,084 in 2005.
- What is the lowest total number of indoor cinemas recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,928 in 2007.
- How does France rank for total number of indoor cinemas?
- France ranks 2nd out of 82 countries with data for 2017.
- Is total number of indoor cinemas rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total number of indoor cinemas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release