and France are somewhat similar in that they are both advanced mixed economies. The United States has an unemployment rate of 9.8%, while France has a slightly lower unemployment rate of 8.1%. However, despite the higher unemployment rate, the United States boasts gross domestic savings per capita of $8,113.69, while France's gross domestic savings per capita stands at $6,992.15. The US population of 316.67 million dwarfs France's population of just 65.95 million, which may be part of the reason for the rise in unemployment as the workforce is drastically larger. US citizens may have more uncertainty in finding a job than French citizens, but on average they are able to save a larger share of the money they earn. This may partly depend on spending habits, but it shows that Americans are better prepared for an unexpected financial crisis. Why? This luxury adds to the overall quality of life of American citizens.