Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in France
France: Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data was -22.3 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in France, 1980–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2026, economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in France stood at -22.3.
The figure is down 23.9% on the previous year and up 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in France peaked at 31.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, -62.9, in 1996.
That places France 41st out of 42 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -28 | — |
| 1981 | -44 | +57.1% |
| 1982 | -52.4 | +19.1% |
| 1983 | -60.4 | +15.3% |
| 1984 | -54.7 | -9.4% |
| 1985 | -33.6 | -38.6% |
| 1986 | -21.5 | -36.0% |
| 1987 | -11.7 | -45.6% |
| 1988 | -3.1 | -73.5% |
| 1989 | -7.9 | +154.8% |
| 1990 | -9.8 | +24.1% |
| 1991 | -29.4 | +200.0% |
| 1992 | -60.1 | +104.4% |
| 1993 | -57 | -5.2% |
| 1994 | -34.2 | -40.0% |
| 1995 | -53.4 | +56.1% |
| 1996 | -62.9 | +17.8% |
| 1997 | -36.1 | -42.6% |
| 1998 | -24.6 | -31.9% |
| 1999 | 17.1 | -169.5% |
| 2000 | 31.8 | +86.0% |
| 2001 | 7.7 | -75.8% |
| 2002 | -17 | -320.8% |
| 2003 | 7.7 | -145.3% |
| 2004 | 1.3 | -83.1% |
| 2005 | 10.6 | +715.4% |
| 2006 | 24.1 | +127.4% |
| 2007 | 18.7 | -22.4% |
| 2008 | -29 | -255.1% |
| 2009 | -36.5 | +25.9% |
| 2010 | -24.9 | -31.8% |
| 2011 | -20.3 | -18.5% |
| 2012 | -29.9 | +47.3% |
| 2013 | -30.7 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | -47.8 | +55.7% |
| 2015 | -43 | -10.0% |
| 2016 | -24.5 | -43.0% |
| 2017 | 1.5 | -106.1% |
| 2018 | 6.8 | +353.3% |
| 2019 | 13 | +91.2% |
| 2020 | -14.5 | -211.5% |
| 2021 | 8.3 | -157.2% |
| 2022 | 1.4 | -83.1% |
| 2023 | -10.4 | -842.9% |
| 2024 | -15.8 | +51.9% |
| 2025 | -18 | +13.9% |
| 2026 | -22.3 | +23.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's -22.3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -4.15, 5.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- France's -22.3 is below the median for high income countries, which is -5.6, 4.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -842.9% | 1.4 | -10.4 |
| 2005 | +715.4% | 1.3 | 10.6 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -31.73 | -60.4 | -3.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | -35.04 | -62.9 | 17.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.94 | -36.5 | 31.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | -19.98 | -47.8 | 13 | 10 |
| 2020s | -10.19 | -22.3 | 8.3 | 7 |
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 economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in France?
- Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in France was -22.3 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 31.8 in 2000.
- What is the lowest economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -62.9 in 1996.
- How does France rank for economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data?
- France ranks 41st out of 42 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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