Inflation France 1966
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 2.9%. The lowest inflation was in June at 1.2%.
- Highest month
- May: 2.9%
- Lowest month
- June: 1.2%
- Difference
- 1.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.2% lower than the 5-year average of 3.8%.
- 5-year average
- 3.8%
- 10-year average
- 5%
- All-time high (1958)
- 15.3%
- All-time low (1956)
- 1.9%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1965, the difference is minimal (-0.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -3.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1966
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1965 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6% | +0.3 |
| February | 2.7% | +0.4 |
| March | 2.6% | +0.1 |
| April | 2.8% | +0.2 |
| May | 2.9% | +0.1 |
| June | 1.2% | -3.1 |
| July | 2.4% | -0.6 |
| August | 2.8% | +0.2 |
| September | 2.8% | +0.4 |
| October | 2.8% | +0.5 |
| November | 2.9% | +0.4 |
| December | 2.8% | 0.0 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.