Inflation France 2007
Average inflation: 1.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.5%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 2.6%. The lowest inflation was in February at 1.0%.
- Highest month
- December: 2.6%
- Lowest month
- February: 1.0%
- Difference
- 1.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 3.0%. The lowest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of -1.6%.
- Highest increase
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 3.0%
- Lowest increase
- Recreation and culture: -1.6%
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 (1989)
- 3.5%
- All-time low (1999)
- 0.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +1.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2% | -0.9 |
| February | 1.0% | -0.8 |
| March | 1.2% | -0.3 |
| April | 1.3% | -0.4 |
| May | 1.1% | -1.0 |
| June | 1.2% | -0.8 |
| July | 1.1% | -0.8 |
| August | 1.2% | -0.7 |
| September | 1.5% | +0.2 |
| October | 2.0% | +0.9 |
| November | 2.4% | +1.0 |
| December | 2.6% | +1.1 |
| Average | 1.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.