Inflation France 1988
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.4%.
- Highest month
- December: 3.1%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.4%
- Difference
- 0.7 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 2.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.7% lower than the 5-year average of 4.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.5% in 1986).
- 5-year average
- 4.4%
- 10-year average
- 8.1%
- All-time high (1974)
- 13.6%
- All-time low (1986)
- 2.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1987, the difference is minimal (-0.6 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -1.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% 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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1988
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1987 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4% | -0.6 |
| February | 2.4% | -1.0 |
| March | 2.5% | -0.8 |
| April | 2.5% | -1.0 |
| May | 2.5% | -0.9 |
| June | 2.6% | -0.7 |
| July | 2.7% | -0.7 |
| August | 2.8% | -0.7 |
| September | 3.0% | -0.2 |
| October | 3.0% | -0.2 |
| November | 3.0% | -0.2 |
| December | 3.1% | 0.0 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.