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# France Retail Sales YoY

> France retail sales yoy is 3.8% as of Jul 2026, from 2.4%. History from 2000, source Eurostat. Free API & MCP access.

Retail Sales YoY in France rose to 3.8% in Jul 2026 from 2.4% in Jun 2026.

Retail Sales YoY in France averaged 2.7% from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 43.7% in Apr 2021 and a record low of -30.3% in Apr 2020. The series is reported monthly with history from 2000.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3.8% | 2.4% | 43.7% (Apr 2021) | -30.3% (Apr 2020) | 2000–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is France's retail sales yoy right now?**

Retail Sales YoY in France is 3.8% as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for France's retail sales yoy?**

The all-time high is 43.7% (Apr 2021); the record low is -30.3% (Apr 2020), over a series starting in 2000.

**How often is this series updated?**

Retail Sales YoY for France is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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