Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) in France
France: Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) was 163.5 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
163.5
Change on year
up 13.7%
World rank
21st
of 41 countries
All-time high
216.5
in 2012
All-time low
121.7
in 2009
Years of data
29
1990–2018
Unit values at basic prices in France, 1990–2018
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2018, unit values at basic prices in France stood at 163.5.
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 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 121.7, in 2009.
France ranks 21st of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 158 | — |
| 1991 | 152 | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 154.1 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 150.3 | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 166.3 | +10.6% |
| 1995 | 184.6 | +11.0% |
| 1996 | 172 | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 162.8 | -5.3% |
| 1998 | 149.6 | -8.1% |
| 1999 | 152.4 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 149.5 | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 161 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 147.2 | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 177.5 | +20.6% |
| 2004 | 145.3 | -18.1% |
| 2005 | 147.7 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 135.5 | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 201.4 | +48.6% |
| 2008 | 154.2 | -23.4% |
| 2009 | 121.7 | -21.1% |
| 2010 | 180.8 | +48.6% |
| 2011 | 190.2 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 216.5 | +13.8% |
| 2013 | 176.3 | -18.6% |
| 2014 | 156.4 | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 156.1 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 149.5 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 143.8 | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 163.5 | +13.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 163.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.8, 98% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- France's 163.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 166.8, 98% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 160.21 | 149.6 | 184.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 154.1 | 121.7 | 201.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 170.34 | 143.8 | 216.5 | 9 |
Countries ranked near France
- 18 Austria 167.4 compare
- 19 United Kingdom 166.2 compare
- 19 United Kingdom 166.2 compare
- 22 Estonia 162 compare
- 22 Estonia 162 compare
- 24 North Macedonia 153 compare
- 24 North Macedonia 153 compare
More economy & growth data for France
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -16.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- 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 unit values at basic prices in France?
- Unit values at basic prices in France was 163.5 in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unit values at basic prices recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 216.5 in 2012.
- What is the lowest unit values at basic prices recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 121.7 in 2009.
- How does France rank for unit values at basic prices?
- France ranks 21st out of 41 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 (1980-2018). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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