Consumer prices statistics in France
France: Consumer prices statistics was 127.7 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Consumer prices statistics in France, 1951–2025
Source: Bank for International Settlements.
Analysis
France recorded 127.7 for consumer prices statistics in 2025. That is the highest value across all 75 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer prices statistics in France peaked at 127.7 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.94, in 1951.
That places France 33rd out of 61 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer prices statistics in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6.94 | — |
| 1952 | 7.75 | +11.7% |
| 1953 | 7.67 | -1.0% |
| 1954 | 7.64 | -0.3% |
| 1955 | 7.73 | +1.1% |
| 1956 | 7.88 | +2.0% |
| 1957 | 8.11 | +2.9% |
| 1958 | 9.33 | +15.0% |
| 1959 | 9.86 | +5.7% |
| 1960 | 10.27 | +4.1% |
| 1961 | 10.53 | +2.5% |
| 1962 | 11.07 | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 11.73 | +6.0% |
| 1964 | 12.12 | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 12.43 | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 12.76 | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 13.12 | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 13.72 | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 14.54 | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 15.37 | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 16.23 | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 17.21 | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 18.48 | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 21.01 | +13.7% |
| 1975 | 23.47 | +11.7% |
| 1976 | 25.72 | +9.6% |
| 1977 | 28.17 | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 30.77 | +9.2% |
| 1979 | 34.04 | +10.6% |
| 1980 | 38.65 | +13.5% |
| 1981 | 43.79 | +13.3% |
| 1982 | 49.04 | +12.0% |
| 1983 | 53.68 | +9.5% |
| 1984 | 57.8 | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 61.17 | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 62.72 | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 64.78 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 66.53 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 68.86 | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 71.19 | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 73.48 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 75.21 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 76.79 | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 78.07 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 79.47 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 81.04 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 82.02 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 82.55 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 83 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 84.38 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 85.77 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 87.42 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 89.25 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 91.17 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 92.75 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 94.31 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 95.71 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 98.4 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 98.49 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 100 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 102.11 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 104.1 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 105 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 105.54 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 105.58 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 105.77 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 106.86 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 108.84 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 110.05 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 110.57 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 112.39 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 118.25 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 124.03 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 126.5 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 127.7 | +0.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 127.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 128.7, 99% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- France's 127.7 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 130.04, 98% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8.1 | 6.94 | 9.86 | 9 |
| 1960s | 12.23 | 10.27 | 14.54 | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.05 | 15.37 | 34.04 | 10 |
| 1980s | 56.7 | 38.65 | 68.86 | 10 |
| 1990s | 78.28 | 71.19 | 83 | 10 |
| 2000s | 91.76 | 84.38 | 98.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.39 | 100 | 110.05 | 10 |
| 2020s | 119.91 | 110.57 | 127.7 | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More economy & growth data for France
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -16.17 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0112 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 549.07 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.851 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0082 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 400.93 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer prices statistics in France?
- Consumer prices statistics in France was 127.7 in 2025, according to Bank for International Settlements.
- What is the highest consumer prices statistics recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 127.7 in 2025.
- What is the lowest consumer prices statistics recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.94 in 1951.
- How does France rank for consumer prices statistics?
- France ranks 33rd out of 61 countries with data for 2025.
- Is consumer prices statistics rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Bank for International Settlements, published as part of Consumer prices statistics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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