France vs Germany: Turnover and volume of sales in wholesale and retail trade
France
101.9 Index, 2021=100
in 2026
Germany
99.9 Index, 2021=100
in 2026
France rank
20th
Germany rank
22nd
Turnover and volume of sales in wholesale and retail trade over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 101.9 Index, 2021=100 against 99.9 Index, 2021=100 in Germany, a difference of 2 Index, 2021=100.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Germany ahead.
France ranks 20th and Germany ranks 22nd of 30 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.52 Index, 2021=100 | 91.8 Index, 2021=100 | 9.28 Index, 2021=100 | Germany |
| 2010s | 93.06 Index, 2021=100 | 92.65 Index, 2021=100 | 0.41 Index, 2021=100 | France |
| 2020s | 105.17 Index, 2021=100 | 102.6 Index, 2021=100 | 2.57 Index, 2021=100 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher turnover and volume of sales in wholesale and retail trade, France or Germany?
- France, at 101.9 Index, 2021=100 against 99.9 Index, 2021=100 in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in turnover and volume of sales in wholesale and retail trade between France and Germany?
- 2 Index, 2021=100, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2026.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for turnover and volume of sales in wholesale and retail trade?
- France ranks 20th and Germany ranks 22nd of 30 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Turnover and volume of sales in wholesale and retail trade - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.