Inflation, consumer prices in France
France: Inflation, consumer prices was 2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2
Change on year
down 59.0%
World rank
48th
of 70 countries
All-time high
13.65
in 1974
All-time low
0.0375
in 2015
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Inflation, consumer prices in France, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inflation, consumer prices in France is 2, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 59.0% on the previous year and up 293.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation, consumer prices in France peaked at 13.65 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.0375, in 2015.
That places France 48th out of 70 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation, consumer prices in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.14 | — |
| 1961 | 2.4 | -42.0% |
| 1962 | 5.33 | +122.1% |
| 1963 | 5 | -6.2% |
| 1964 | 3.21 | -35.8% |
| 1965 | 2.7 | -15.8% |
| 1966 | 2.6 | -3.7% |
| 1967 | 2.79 | +7.3% |
| 1968 | 4.54 | +62.7% |
| 1969 | 6.05 | +33.1% |
| 1970 | 5.3 | -12.3% |
| 1971 | 5.4 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 6.06 | +12.3% |
| 1973 | 7.38 | +21.7% |
| 1974 | 13.65 | +84.9% |
| 1975 | 11.69 | -14.4% |
| 1976 | 9.63 | -17.6% |
| 1977 | 9.49 | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 9.25 | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 10.65 | +15.1% |
| 1980 | 13.56 | +27.4% |
| 1981 | 13.31 | -1.8% |
| 1982 | 11.98 | -10.0% |
| 1983 | 9.46 | -21.0% |
| 1984 | 7.67 | -18.9% |
| 1985 | 5.83 | -24.0% |
| 1986 | 2.54 | -56.5% |
| 1987 | 3.29 | +29.6% |
| 1988 | 2.7 | -17.9% |
| 1989 | 3.5 | +29.5% |
| 1990 | 3.19 | -8.7% |
| 1991 | 3.21 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 2.36 | -26.4% |
| 1993 | 2.1 | -11.0% |
| 1994 | 1.66 | -21.3% |
| 1995 | 1.8 | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 1.98 | +10.4% |
| 1997 | 1.2 | -39.3% |
| 1998 | 0.6511 | -45.9% |
| 1999 | 0.5371 | -17.5% |
| 2000 | 1.68 | +212.0% |
| 2001 | 1.63 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 1.92 | +17.7% |
| 2003 | 2.1 | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 2.14 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 1.75 | -18.5% |
| 2006 | 1.68 | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 1.49 | -11.2% |
| 2008 | 2.81 | +89.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0876 | -96.9% |
| 2010 | 1.53 | +1647.4% |
| 2011 | 2.11 | +37.9% |
| 2012 | 1.95 | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 0.8637 | -55.8% |
| 2014 | 0.5078 | -41.2% |
| 2015 | 0.0375 | -92.6% |
| 2016 | 0.1833 | +388.7% |
| 2017 | 1.03 | +463.1% |
| 2018 | 1.85 | +79.3% |
| 2019 | 1.11 | -40.1% |
| 2020 | 0.4765 | -57.0% |
| 2021 | 1.64 | +244.7% |
| 2022 | 5.22 | +218.0% |
| 2023 | 4.88 | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 2 | -59.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.88 | 2.4 | 6.05 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.85 | 5.3 | 13.65 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.38 | 2.54 | 13.56 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.87 | 0.5371 | 3.21 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.73 | 0.0876 | 2.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.12 | 0.0375 | 2.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.84 | 0.4765 | 5.22 | 5 |
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)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -14.33 % change on previous year (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 10.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1097 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 5,373 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.0971 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 4,755 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.1263 (1998)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation, consumer prices in France?
- Inflation, consumer prices in France was 2 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest inflation, consumer prices recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 13.65 in 1974.
- What is the lowest inflation, consumer prices recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0375 in 2015.
- How does France rank for inflation, consumer prices?
- France ranks 48th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 293.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Inflation, consumer prices (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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