HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in France
France: HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) was 34.9 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
34.9
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
19th
of 27 countries
All-time high
50.6
in 2021
All-time low
34.9
in 2026
Years of data
31
1996–2026
HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in France, 1996–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
In 2026, hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in France stood at 34.9. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in France peaked at 50.6 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 34.9, in 2026.
France ranks 19th of 27 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 45.53 | — |
| 1997 | 45.83 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 46.2 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 43.26 | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 41.38 | -4.3% |
| 2001 | 39.59 | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 39.72 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 40.47 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 40.92 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 39.99 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 37.58 | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 36.29 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 36.83 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 35.56 | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 35.76 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 39.27 | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 39.62 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 41.26 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 41.37 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 40.91 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 42.88 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 42.41 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 42.78 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 42.33 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 44.06 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 50.6 | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 44.94 | -11.2% |
| 2023 | 40.95 | -8.9% |
| 2024 | 38.78 | -5.3% |
| 2025 | 35.69 | -8.0% |
| 2026 | 34.9 | -2.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 34.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48.05, 73% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- France's 34.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 48.01, 73% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.2 | 43.26 | 46.2 | 4 |
| 2000s | 38.83 | 35.56 | 41.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.86 | 35.76 | 42.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.42 | 34.9 | 50.6 | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
More economy & growth data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in France?
- Hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in France was 34.9 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 50.6 in 2021.
- What is the lowest hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.9 in 2026.
- How does France rank for hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally)?
- France ranks 19th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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