France Business Confidence
-3.60▲ +2.50
Aug 2026 · Monthly
France's business confidence rose to -3.6 in August from -6.1 in July. The reading was the highest since January, when the index was -1.3, and remains above the all-time low of -42.3 recorded in April 2020. It also stays well below the all-time high of 15.3 reached in June 2000. The index stood at -10.3 a year earlier, according to Eurostat.
source: Eurostat
Business Confidence in France rose to -3.60 in Aug 2026 from -6.10 in Jul 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.60 | -6.10 | 15.30Jun 2000 | -42.30Apr 2020 | 1985 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Business Confidence in France averaged -7.32 from 1985 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 15.30 in Jun 2000 and a record low of -42.30 in Apr 2020. The series is reported monthly with history from 1985.
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