Consumer price index in France
France: Consumer price index was 127.7 2010 = 100 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
127.7 2010 = 100
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
166th
of 189 countries
All-time high
127.7 2010 = 100
in 2025
All-time low
10.43 2010 = 100
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Consumer price index in France, 1960–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
France recorded 127.7 2010 = 100 for consumer price index in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in France peaked at 127.7 2010 = 100 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 10.43 2010 = 100, in 1960.
France ranks 166th of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer price index in France, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.43 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1961 | 10.68 2010 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 1962 | 11.25 2010 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 11.82 2010 = 100 | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 12.2 2010 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 12.53 2010 = 100 | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 12.85 2010 = 100 | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 13.21 2010 = 100 | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 13.81 2010 = 100 | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 14.65 2010 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 15.42 2010 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 16.25 2010 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 17.24 2010 = 100 | +6.1% |
| 1973 | 18.51 2010 = 100 | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 21.04 2010 = 100 | +13.6% |
| 1975 | 23.5 2010 = 100 | +11.7% |
| 1976 | 25.76 2010 = 100 | +9.6% |
| 1977 | 28.2 2010 = 100 | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 30.81 2010 = 100 | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 34.09 2010 = 100 | +10.6% |
| 1980 | 38.72 2010 = 100 | +13.6% |
| 1981 | 43.87 2010 = 100 | +13.3% |
| 1982 | 49.13 2010 = 100 | +12.0% |
| 1983 | 53.77 2010 = 100 | +9.5% |
| 1984 | 57.9 2010 = 100 | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 61.28 2010 = 100 | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 62.83 2010 = 100 | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 64.9 2010 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 66.65 2010 = 100 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 68.98 2010 = 100 | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 71.19 2010 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 73.48 2010 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 75.21 2010 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 76.8 2010 = 100 | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 78.07 2010 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 79.47 2010 = 100 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 81.04 2010 = 100 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 82.02 2010 = 100 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 82.55 2010 = 100 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 83 2010 = 100 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 84.39 2010 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 85.77 2010 = 100 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 87.42 2010 = 100 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 89.25 2010 = 100 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 91.16 2010 = 100 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 92.76 2010 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 94.31 2010 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 95.71 2010 = 100 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 98.41 2010 = 100 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 98.49 2010 = 100 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 102.11 2010 = 100 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 104.11 2010 = 100 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 105.01 2010 = 100 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 105.54 2010 = 100 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 105.58 2010 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 105.77 2010 = 100 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 106.86 2010 = 100 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 108.84 2010 = 100 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 110.05 2010 = 100 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 110.57 2010 = 100 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 112.39 2010 = 100 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 118.26 2010 = 100 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 124.03 2010 = 100 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 126.51 2010 = 100 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 127.7 2010 = 100 | +0.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 127.7 2010 = 100 is below the median for high income countries, which is 138.56 2010 = 100, 92% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- France's 127.7 2010 = 100 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 155.28 2010 = 100, 82% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.34 2010 = 100 | 10.43 2010 = 100 | 14.65 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.08 2010 = 100 | 15.42 2010 = 100 | 34.09 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 56.8 2010 = 100 | 38.72 2010 = 100 | 68.98 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 78.28 2010 = 100 | 71.19 2010 = 100 | 83 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 91.77 2010 = 100 | 84.39 2010 = 100 | 98.49 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.39 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 110.05 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 119.91 2010 = 100 | 110.57 2010 = 100 | 127.7 2010 = 100 | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 163 Saint Lucia 128.51 2010 = 100 compare
- 164 Panama 128.14 2010 = 100 compare
- 165 Bosnia and Herzegovina 128.06 2010 = 100 compare
- 167 Belize 127.08 2010 = 100 compare
- 168 Micronesia (country) 126.91 2010 = 100 compare
- 169 Israel 126.13 2010 = 100 compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in France?
- Consumer price index in France was 127.7 2010 = 100 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 127.7 2010 = 100 in 2025.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.43 2010 = 100 in 1960.
- How does France rank for consumer price index?
- France ranks 166th out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.