France2.1%
Country profile
France Inflation Profile
A diversified euro-area economy where administered prices, food, transport and services all influence household inflation.
Consumer Price Inflation
CPI, 12-month percent change
Monthly consumer-price readings placed in long-run context.
2026-032.10%
High 5.00% / low 2.10% across the selected window.
International comparison
Same shock, different paths
Euro Area2.3%
Japan2.7%
India4.9%
Inflation and growth context
France in the current cycle
France shows a more managed inflation path than some peers, but consumer categories still move at different speeds across energy, food and services. The selected chart window helps compare the latest print with the broader cycle instead of over-reading one release.
3.22T GDP, 2026 Q1151.4 food price index
Methodology note
How to read this page
CPI is shown as a consumer-price trend, while GDP gives demand and output context. Source identifiers are kept visible so each chart can be audited against the underlying series.
Learn more about CPI ->Recent observations
Latest values in this window
| Date | Metric | Value | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | CPI | 2.10% | -0.07 |
| 2026-02 | CPI | 2.17% | -0.02 |
| 2026-01 | CPI | 2.19% | -0.01 |
| 2025-12 | CPI | 2.20% | 0.00 |
| 2025-11 | CPI | 2.20% | 0.00 |
| 2025-10 | CPI | 2.20% | 0.00 |
| 2025-09 | CPI | 2.20% | +0.01 |
| 2025-08 | CPI | 2.19% | 0.00 |
Reader questions
Questions about France
Why can policy smooth French inflation? +
Based on the latest reading of 2.1%, France's inflation trajectory reflects domestic demand, external price pressure and source timing. Use the full chart instead of a single print.
Which categories matter most? +
Policy transmission works through rates, exchange rates and credit conditions. CPI and GDP together help separate demand-driven inflation from supply shocks.
How does euro policy matter? +
France's CPI basket weights differ from other economies. Food, energy and shelter can carry very different influence across periods.
Why include GDP? +
GDP provides context for whether inflation is demand-supported or cost-driven. Rising CPI with weak GDP often tells a different story from rising CPI with strong output.
When are readings revised? +
Official releases often arrive with a lag and may be revised. This page reflects the latest value in the current public-data cache.