Unit values at basic prices in France
France: Unit values at basic prices was 163.5 Euro per tonne in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
163.5 Euro per tonne
Change on year
up 13.7%
World rank
21st
of 40 countries
All-time high
216.5 Euro per tonne
in 2012
All-time low
121.7 Euro per tonne
in 2009
Years of data
29
1990–2018
Unit values at basic prices in France, 1990–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro per tonne.
Analysis
In 2018, unit values at basic prices in France stood at 163.5 Euro per tonne.
The figure is up 13.7% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unit values at basic prices in France peaked at 216.5 Euro per tonne in 2012 and was at its lowest, 121.7 Euro per tonne, in 2009.
France ranks 21st of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Unit values at basic prices in France, year by year
| Year | Euro per tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 158 Euro per tonne | — |
| 1991 | 152 Euro per tonne | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 154.1 Euro per tonne | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 150.3 Euro per tonne | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 166.3 Euro per tonne | +10.6% |
| 1995 | 184.6 Euro per tonne | +11.0% |
| 1996 | 172 Euro per tonne | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 162.8 Euro per tonne | -5.3% |
| 1998 | 149.6 Euro per tonne | -8.1% |
| 1999 | 152.4 Euro per tonne | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 149.5 Euro per tonne | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 161 Euro per tonne | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 147.2 Euro per tonne | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 177.5 Euro per tonne | +20.6% |
| 2004 | 145.3 Euro per tonne | -18.1% |
| 2005 | 147.7 Euro per tonne | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 135.5 Euro per tonne | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 201.4 Euro per tonne | +48.6% |
| 2008 | 154.2 Euro per tonne | -23.4% |
| 2009 | 121.7 Euro per tonne | -21.1% |
| 2010 | 180.8 Euro per tonne | +48.6% |
| 2011 | 190.2 Euro per tonne | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 216.5 Euro per tonne | +13.8% |
| 2013 | 176.3 Euro per tonne | -18.6% |
| 2014 | 156.4 Euro per tonne | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 156.1 Euro per tonne | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 149.5 Euro per tonne | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 143.8 Euro per tonne | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 163.5 Euro per tonne | +13.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 163.5 Euro per tonne is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.8 Euro per tonne, 98% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- France's 163.5 Euro per tonne is below the median for high income countries, which is 166.8 Euro per tonne, 98% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 160.21 Euro per tonne | 149.6 Euro per tonne | 184.6 Euro per tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 154.1 Euro per tonne | 121.7 Euro per tonne | 201.4 Euro per tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 170.34 Euro per tonne | 143.8 Euro per tonne | 216.5 Euro per tonne | 9 |
Countries ranked near France
- 18 Austria 167.4 Euro per tonne compare
- 19 United Kingdom 166.2 Euro per tonne compare
- 19 United Kingdom 166.2 Euro per tonne compare
- 22 Estonia 162 Euro per tonne compare
- 22 Estonia 162 Euro per tonne compare
- 24 North Macedonia 153 Euro per tonne compare
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 unit values at basic prices in France?
- Unit values at basic prices in France was 163.5 Euro per tonne in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unit values at basic prices recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 216.5 Euro per tonne in 2012.
- What is the lowest unit values at basic prices recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 121.7 Euro per tonne in 2009.
- How does France rank for unit values at basic prices?
- France ranks 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
- Is unit values at basic prices rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Unit values at basic prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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