Inflation France 1996
Average inflation: 2.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.0%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 2.4%. The lowest inflation was in November at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- March: 2.4%
- Lowest month
- November: 1.5%
- Difference
- 0.9 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 4.7%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -1.5%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 4.7%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -1.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.0%.
- 5-year average
- 2%
- 10-year average
- 2.6%
- All-time high (1980)
- 13.5%
- All-time low (1994)
- 1.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1995, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +0.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €102.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1996
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1995 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.9% | +0.2 |
| February | 2.0% | +0.3 |
| March | 2.4% | +0.6 |
| April | 2.4% | +0.7 |
| May | 2.4% | +0.8 |
| June | 2.3% | +0.7 |
| July | 2.3% | +0.8 |
| August | 1.6% | -0.4 |
| September | 1.6% | -0.4 |
| October | 1.7% | -0.2 |
| November | 1.5% | -0.5 |
| December | 1.7% | -0.4 |
| Average | 2.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.