Return on equity of banks in France
France: Return on equity of banks was 6.4% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
6.4%
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
36th
of 37 countries
All-time high
9.8%
in 2007
All-time low
2.9%
in 2008
Years of data
19
2007–2025
Return on equity of banks in France, 2007–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2025, return on equity of banks in France stood at 6.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, return on equity of banks in France peaked at 9.8% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2008.
France ranks 36th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Return on equity of banks in France, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9.8% | — |
| 2008 | 2.9% | -70.4% |
| 2009 | 4.7% | +62.1% |
| 2010 | 8.3% | +76.6% |
| 2011 | 5.6% | -32.5% |
| 2012 | 3.4% | -39.3% |
| 2013 | 6.0% | +76.5% |
| 2014 | 4.4% | -26.7% |
| 2015 | 6.8% | +54.5% |
| 2016 | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 6.4% | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 6.5% | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 6.0% | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 4.1% | -31.7% |
| 2021 | 7.1% | +73.2% |
| 2022 | 6.1% | -14.1% |
| 2023 | 5.9% | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 6.6% | +11.9% |
| 2025 | 6.4% | -3.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 6.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.1%, 53% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- France's 6.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.0%, 53% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.0% | 3.4% | 8.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 4.1% | 7.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
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 return on equity of banks in France?
- Return on equity of banks in France was 6.4% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest return on equity of banks recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 9.8% in 2007.
- What is the lowest return on equity of banks recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2008.
- How does France rank for return on equity of banks?
- France ranks 36th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is return on equity of banks rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. 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 Return on equity of banks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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