Inflation France 2004
Average inflation: 2.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.2%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 2.6%. The lowest inflation was in February at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- May: 2.6%
- Lowest month
- February: 1.7%
- 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 14.5%. The lowest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of -0.6%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 14.5%
- Lowest increase
- Recreation and culture: -0.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.9%.
- 5-year average
- 1.9%
- 10-year average
- 1.6%
- All-time high (1985)
- 5.8%
- All-time low (1999)
- 0.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2003, the difference is minimal (+0.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -0.9 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 €102.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2004
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0% | 0.0 |
| February | 1.7% | -0.9 |
| March | 1.7% | -0.8 |
| April | 2.1% | +0.1 |
| May | 2.6% | +0.8 |
| June | 2.5% | +0.5 |
| July | 2.4% | +0.5 |
| August | 2.4% | +0.5 |
| September | 2.1% | 0.0 |
| October | 2.1% | 0.0 |
| November | 2.1% | -0.1 |
| December | 2.1% | -0.1 |
| Average | 2.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.