Inflation France 1957
Average inflation: 3.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 10.5%. The lowest inflation was in May at -0.7%.
- Highest month
- December: 10.5%
- Lowest month
- May: -0.7%
- Difference
- 11.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.6% higher than the 5-year average of 2.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.1% in 1957).
- 5-year average
- 2.5%
- 10-year average
- 2.5%
- All-time high (1957)
- 3.1%
- All-time low (1956)
- 1.9%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1956, inflation has risen by +1.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +9.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1957
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1956 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2% | +0.2 |
| February | 0.6% | -1.4 |
| March | -0.1% | -2.3 |
| April | 0.2% | -1.7 |
| May | -0.7% | -2.7 |
| June | 0.9% | -0.8 |
| July | 2.6% | +0.1 |
| August | 3.6% | +0.7 |
| September | 4.0% | +1.4 |
| October | 5.8% | +4.4 |
| November | 8.2% | +6.8 |
| December | 10.5% | +9.3 |
| Average | 3.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.