Inflation France 1956
Average inflation: 1.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.9%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 2.9%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.0%.
- Highest month
- August: 2.9%
- Lowest month
- January: 1.0%
- Difference
- 1.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (1.9% in 1956).
- 5-year average
- 1.9%
- 10-year average
- 1.9%
- All-time high (1956)
- 1.9%
- All-time low (1956)
- 1.9%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1956
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 1.0% |
| February | 2.0% |
| March | 2.2% |
| April | 1.9% |
| May | 2.0% |
| June | 1.7% |
| July | 2.5% |
| August | 2.9% |
| September | 2.6% |
| October | 1.4% |
| November | 1.4% |
| December | 1.2% |
| Average | 1.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.