Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France

France: Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data was -2.1 Balance in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
-2.1 Balance
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
33rd
of 39 countries
All-time high
13.5 Balance
in 1988
All-time low
-23.8 Balance
in 1992
Years of data
39
1988–2026

Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France, 1988–2026

-20-100101988200720261988: 13.5 Balance1989: 11.9 Balance1990: -12.6 Balance1991: 1.8 Balance1992: -23.8 Balance1993: -13.9 Balance1994: 5.5 Balance1995: -18.1 Balance1996: -16 Balance1997: -3.1 Balance1998: 2.5 Balance1999: 8.7 Balance2000: 5.7 Balance2001: -16.5 Balance2002: -11.4 Balance2003: -10.4 Balance2004: 12.8 Balance2005: 7.2 Balance2006: 5.3 Balance2007: 6 Balance2008: -21.4 Balance2009: -11.3 Balance2010: 3.9 Balance2011: -8.1 Balance2012: -16.9 Balance2013: -15.9 Balance2014: -9.9 Balance2015: -2.8 Balance2016: -2.8 Balance2017: 7.9 Balance2018: -3.2 Balance2019: 3.8 Balance2020: -17.5 Balance2021: 10.6 Balance2022: 0 Balance2023: -9.1 Balance2024: -5.2 Balance2025: -4.2 Balance2026: -2.1 Balance

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Balance.

Analysis

France recorded -2.1 Balance for services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in 2026.

The figure is up 50.0% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France peaked at 13.5 Balance in 1988 and was at its lowest, -23.8 Balance, in 1992.

That places France 33rd out of 39 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France, year by year

Annual values for Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France, 1988 to 2026.
Year Balance Change
1988 13.5 Balance —
1989 11.9 Balance -11.9%
1990 -12.6 Balance -205.9%
1991 1.8 Balance -114.3%
1992 -23.8 Balance -1422.2%
1993 -13.9 Balance -41.6%
1994 5.5 Balance -139.6%
1995 -18.1 Balance -429.1%
1996 -16 Balance -11.6%
1997 -3.1 Balance -80.6%
1998 2.5 Balance -180.6%
1999 8.7 Balance +248.0%
2000 5.7 Balance -34.5%
2001 -16.5 Balance -389.5%
2002 -11.4 Balance -30.9%
2003 -10.4 Balance -8.8%
2004 12.8 Balance -223.1%
2005 7.2 Balance -43.8%
2006 5.3 Balance -26.4%
2007 6 Balance +13.2%
2008 -21.4 Balance -456.7%
2009 -11.3 Balance -47.2%
2010 3.9 Balance -134.5%
2011 -8.1 Balance -307.7%
2012 -16.9 Balance +108.6%
2013 -15.9 Balance -5.9%
2014 -9.9 Balance -37.7%
2015 -2.8 Balance -71.7%
2016 -2.8 Balance -0.0%
2017 7.9 Balance -382.1%
2018 -3.2 Balance -140.5%
2019 3.8 Balance -218.8%
2020 -17.5 Balance -560.5%
2021 10.6 Balance -160.6%
2022 0 Balance -100.0%
2023 -9.1 Balance —
2024 -5.2 Balance -42.9%
2025 -4.2 Balance -19.2%
2026 -2.1 Balance -50.0%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's -2.1 Balance is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.2 Balance. (29 countries reporting)
  • France's -2.1 Balance is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.15 Balance. (26 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly 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
1992 -1422.2% 1.8 Balance -23.8 Balance

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 12.7 Balance 11.9 Balance 13.5 Balance 2
1990s -6.9 Balance -23.8 Balance 8.7 Balance 10
2000s -3.4 Balance -21.4 Balance 12.8 Balance 10
2010s -4.4 Balance -16.9 Balance 7.9 Balance 10
2020s -3.93 Balance -17.5 Balance 10.6 Balance 7

Countries ranked near France

  1. 30 Slovakia 0 Balance compare
  2. 31 Poland -0.4 Balance compare
  3. 32 Poland -1.5 Balance compare
  4. 34 Netherlands -2.5 Balance compare
  5. 35 Netherlands -3.2 Balance compare
  6. 36 Serbia -6.5 Balance compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France?
Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France was -2.1 Balance in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 13.5 Balance in 1988.
What is the lowest services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -23.8 Balance in 1992.
How does France rank for services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data?
France ranks 33rd out of 39 countries with data for 2026.
Is services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. 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 Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data
Unit
Balance
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 1,079 data points, 1988–2026
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