Inflation France 1992
Average inflation: 2.4%
Inflation in 1992
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 2.9%. The lowest inflation was in November at 1.6%.
- Highest month
- March: 2.9%
- Lowest month
- November: 1.6%
- Difference
- 1.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 6.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 0.4%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 6.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 0.4%
Historical Context
Inflation is 0.6 percentage points lower than the 5-year average of 3.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.4% in 1992).
- 5-year average
- 3%
- 10-year average
- 4.4%
- All-time high (1974)
- 13.6%
- All-time low (1992)
- 2.4%
Trend
Over the period 1990-1992, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1991, inflation has fallen by 0.8 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -1.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4 percentage points 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 €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1992
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1991 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6% | -0.7 |
| February | 2.8% | -0.6 |
| March | 2.9% | -0.4 |
| April | 2.8% | -0.3 |
| May | 2.8% | -0.5 |
| June | 2.5% | -1.0 |
| July | 2.2% | -1.6 |
| August | 2.0% | -1.2 |
| September | 2.2% | -0.4 |
| October | 1.9% | -0.8 |
| November | 1.6% | -1.7 |
| December | 1.9% | -1.1 |
| Average | 2.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.