Inflation France 1989
Average inflation: 3.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 3.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.3%.
- Highest month
- May: 3.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.3%
- Difference
- 0.4 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 4.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 4.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.6%.
- 5-year average
- 3.6%
- 10-year average
- 7.4%
- All-time high (1974)
- 13.6%
- All-time low (1986)
- 2.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1988, the difference is minimal (+0.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +1.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.5% 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 €103.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1989
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1988 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3% | +0.9 |
| February | 3.4% | +1.0 |
| March | 3.4% | +0.9 |
| April | 3.6% | +1.1 |
| May | 3.7% | +1.2 |
| June | 3.6% | +1.0 |
| July | 3.5% | +0.8 |
| August | 3.4% | +0.6 |
| September | 3.4% | +0.4 |
| October | 3.6% | +0.6 |
| November | 3.6% | +0.6 |
| December | 3.6% | +0.5 |
| Average | 3.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.