Inflation France 1976
Average inflation: 9.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 9.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 10.1%. The lowest inflation was in June at 9.2%.
- Highest month
- November: 10.1%
- Lowest month
- June: 9.2%
- Difference
- 0.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 11.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 11.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 11.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 11.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 9.7%.
- 5-year average
- 9.7%
- 10-year average
- 7.2%
- All-time high (1958)
- 15.3%
- All-time low (1961)
- 2.4%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1975, inflation has fallen by +2.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -4.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 7.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €109.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1976
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1975 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6% | -4.9 |
| February | 9.5% | -4.4 |
| March | 9.6% | -3.9 |
| April | 9.6% | -3.1 |
| May | 9.5% | -2.6 |
| June | 9.2% | -2.5 |
| July | 9.4% | -1.7 |
| August | 9.5% | -1.5 |
| September | 9.7% | -1.0 |
| October | 9.9% | -0.3 |
| November | 10.1% | +0.2 |
| December | 9.9% | +0.3 |
| Average | 9.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.