E-commerce purchases by NACE Rev. 2 activity in France

France: E-commerce purchases by NACE Rev. 2 activity was 48.4% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
48.4%
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
12th
of 40 countries
All-time high
49.8%
in 2016
All-time low
16.0%
in 2013
Years of data
9
2009–2017

E-commerce purchases by NACE Rev. 2 activity in France, 2009–2017

203040502009201320172009: 20.8 Percentage of enterprises2010: 21 Percentage of enterprises2011: 23.1 Percentage of enterprises2012: 16.8 Percentage of enterprises2013: 16 Percentage of enterprises2014: 22.6 Percentage of enterprises2015: 36.8 Percentage of enterprises2016: 49.8 Percentage of enterprises2017: 48.4 Percentage of enterprises

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of enterprises.

Analysis

In 2017, e-commerce purchases by nace rev. 2 activity in France stood at 48.4%.

The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 132.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, e-commerce purchases by nace rev. 2 activity in France peaked at 49.8% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 16.0%, in 2013.

That places France 12th out of 40 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

E-commerce purchases by NACE Rev. 2 activity in France, year by year

Annual values for E-commerce purchases by NACE Rev. 2 activity in France, 2009 to 2017.
Year Percentage of enterprises Change
2009 20.8% —
2010 21.0% +1.1%
2011 23.1% +10.0%
2012 16.8% -27.2%
2013 16.0% -5.2%
2014 22.6% +41.6%
2015 36.8% +62.8%
2016 49.8% +35.4%
2017 48.4% -2.8%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 48.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38.4%, 1.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
  • France's 48.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 38.4%, 1.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 20.8% 20.8% 20.8% 1
2010s 29.3% 16.0% 49.8% 8

Countries ranked near France

  1. 9 Norway 52.9% compare
  2. 10 United Kingdom 50.7% compare
  3. 10 United Kingdom 50.7% compare
  4. 13 Ireland 47.1% compare
  5. 14 Finland 46.2% compare
  6. 15 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 44.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is e-commerce purchases by nace rev. 2 activity in France?
E-commerce purchases by nace rev. 2 activity in France was 48.4% in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest e-commerce purchases by nace rev. 2 activity recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 49.8% in 2016.
What is the lowest e-commerce purchases by nace rev. 2 activity recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 16.0% in 2013.
How does France rank for e-commerce purchases by nace rev. 2 activity?
France ranks 12th out of 40 countries with data for 2017.
Is e-commerce purchases by nace rev. 2 activity rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 132.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of E-commerce purchases by NACE Rev. 2 activity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
E-commerce purchases by NACE Rev. 2 activity
Unit
Percentage of enterprises
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 399 data points, 2009–2018
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