What is France's inflation rate right now?

Inflation Rate in France is 2.1% as of Jul 2026.

What are the historical extremes for France's inflation rate?

The all-time high is 18.8% (May 1958); the record low is -0.7% (Jul 2009), over a series starting in 1956.

How often is this series updated?

Inflation Rate for France is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

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France Inflation Rate

2.1%▲ +0.35 pt

Jul 2026 · Monthly

France's annual inflation rate rose to 2.12% in July 2026 from 1.77% in June. The reading was the second highest in the past year, after May's 2.43%. The all-time high of 18.78% dates to May 1958, while the series began in January 1956. The all-time low was -0.73% in July 2009.

France Inflation Rate, 1990–2026

Actual	Previous	Highest	Lowest	Dates	Frequency
2.1%	1.8%	18.8%May 1958	-0.7%Jul 2009	1956 – 2026	Monthly

About this series

Inflation Rate in France averaged 1.7% from 1956 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 18.8% in May 1958 and a record low of -0.7% in Jul 2009. The series is reported monthly with history from 1956.

The inflation rate measures the year-over-year change in the consumer price index for France. It is expressed as a percentage and reported monthly. The CPI reflects the average price change of a fixed basket of goods and services consumed by households. The series covers data from January 1956 to the present.

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FAQ

France Inflation Rate

France's annual inflation rate rose to 2.12% in July 2026 from 1.77% in June. The reading was the second highest in the past year, after May's 2.43%. The all-time high of 18.78% dates to May 1958, while the series began in January 1956. The all-time low was -0.73% in July 2009.

About this series