Inflation France 1986
Average inflation: 2.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in July at 2.0%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.2%
- Lowest month
- July: 2.0%
- Difference
- 2.2 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 3.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 3.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 5.0% lower than the 5-year average of 7.5%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.5% in 1986).
- 5-year average
- 7.5%
- 10-year average
- 8.5%
- All-time high (1981)
- 13.3%
- All-time low (1986)
- 2.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1985, inflation has fallen by +3.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: -4.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% 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 €102.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1986
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1985 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2% | -2.3 |
| February | 3.4% | -3.0 |
| March | 3.0% | -3.4 |
| April | 2.6% | -3.9 |
| May | 2.3% | -4.2 |
| June | 2.3% | -4.1 |
| July | 2.0% | -4.1 |
| August | 2.0% | -3.6 |
| September | 2.3% | -3.0 |
| October | 2.2% | -2.7 |
| November | 2.1% | -2.7 |
| December | 2.1% | -2.6 |
| Average | 2.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.