EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in France

France: EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data was 3.72 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
3.72
Change on year
up 8.1%
World rank
14th
of 38 countries
All-time high
16.41
in 1981
All-time low
-0.32
in 2020
Years of data
47
1980–2026

EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in France, 1980–2026

051015198020032026

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2026, emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in France stood at 3.72.

The figure is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 540.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in France peaked at 16.41 in 1981 and was at its lowest, -0.32, in 2020.

France ranks 14th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in France, year by year

Annual values for EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in France, 1980 to 2026.
Year Value Change
1980 13.71 —
1981 16.41 +19.7%
1982 15.01 -8.5%
1983 13.38 -10.9%
1984 11.45 -14.4%
1985 10.77 -6.0%
1986 8.57 -20.4%
1987 10.26 +19.6%
1988 8.74 -14.8%
1989 9 +3.0%
1990 10.17 +13.0%
1991 8.81 -13.3%
1992 8.25 -6.4%
1993 5.93 -28.1%
1994 8.12 +36.9%
1995 7.09 -12.7%
1996 5.85 -17.5%
1997 5.49 -6.2%
1998 4.09 -25.5%
1999 5.28 +29.1%
2000 5.23 -0.9%
2001 4.72 -9.8%
2002 4.49 -4.9%
2003 4.34 -3.3%
2004 3.83 -11.8%
2005 3.39 -11.5%
2006 3.79 +11.8%
2007 4.33 +14.2%
2008 3.9 -9.9%
2009 3.53 -9.5%
2010 3.02 -14.4%
2011 3.19 +5.6%
2012 2.11 -33.9%
2013 2.33 +10.4%
2014 1.11 -52.4%
2015 0.89 -19.8%
2016 0.58 -34.8%
2017 0.73 +25.9%
2018 0.76 +4.1%
2019 -0.05 -106.6%
2020 -0.32 +540.0%
2021 0.12 -137.5%
2022 2.66 +2116.7%
2023 3.1 +16.5%
2024 3.03 -2.3%
2025 3.44 +13.5%
2026 3.72 +8.1%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 3.72 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.47, 1.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • France's 3.72 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.52, 1.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2022 +2116.7% 0.12 2.66
2020 -540.0% -0.05 -0.32
2021 +137.5% -0.32 0.12

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 11.73 8.57 16.41 10
1990s 6.91 4.09 10.17 10
2000s 4.15 3.39 5.23 10
2010s 1.47 -0.05 3.19 10
2020s 2.25 -0.32 3.72 7

Countries ranked near France

  1. 11 Latvia 3.76 compare
  2. 11 Latvia 3.76 compare
  3. 13 Greece 3.72 compare
  4. 15 Belgium 3.57 compare
  5. 16 Slovakia 3.56 compare
  6. 16 Slovakia 3.56 compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in France?
Emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in France was 3.72 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 16.41 in 1981.
What is the lowest emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -0.32 in 2020.
How does France rank for emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data?
France ranks 14th out of 38 countries with data for 2026.
Is emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 540.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 1,253 data points, 1980–2026
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