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France National CPI inflation, y/y % as published (incl. flash/avance)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode FR.IPCINFL.M.NSA

Latest3.4%October 2026
Previous3.1%September 2026
Year ago0.9%October 2025

France National CPI inflation, y/y % as published (incl. flash/avance) was 3.4% in October 2026, up 0.3 percentage points from September 2026 and up 2.5 percentage points from a year earlier.

That is the highest reading since December 2023.

Among the 20 economies Makrognosis covers on this measure, it is the 7th lowest.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 0.0% (Sep 2020) to 6.3% (Feb 2023), averaging 2.1%.

France National CPI inflation, y/y % as published (incl. flash/avance) (Annual rate of change), Jan 1997 – Oct 2026−2%0%2%4%6%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
France National CPI inflation, y/y % as published (incl. flash/avance) (Annual rate of change), Jan 1997 – Oct 2026. Source: National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), France.

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Recent data

PeriodValue
October 20263.4%
September 20263.1%
August 20262.4%
July 20262.1%
June 20261.8%
May 20262.4%
April 20262.2%
March 20261.7%
February 20260.9%
January 20260.3%
December 20250.8%
November 20250.9%
October 20250.9%
September 20251.2%
August 20250.9%
July 20251.0%
June 20251.0%
May 20250.7%
April 20250.8%
March 20250.8%
February 20250.8%
January 20251.6%
December 20241.3%
November 20241.3%

Last 24 observations. The full history (358 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1997
Observations358
FrequencyMonthly
UnitsAnnual rate of change
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high6.3% (Feb 2023)
10-year low0.0% (Sep 2020)
10-year average2.1%
Source agencyNational Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), France
Makrognosis codeFR.IPCINFL.M.NSA

National CPI inflation, y/y % as published (incl. flash/avance): how France compares

#EconomyPeriodLatest
1RomaniaAug 20266.2%
2GreeceOct 20265.7%
3BulgariaSep 20265.7%
4ItalyOct 20265.4%
5BelgiumOct 20265.3%
6SpainOct 20264.9%
7CroatiaSep 20264.7%
8CyprusOct 20264.4%
9IrelandOct 20264.3%
10EstoniaOct 20264.2%
11PortugalOct 20263.8%
12NetherlandsOct 20263.7%
13AustriaSep 20263.6%
14FranceOct 20263.4%
15LatviaOct 20263.1%
16GermanyOct 20262.8%
17FinlandSep 20262.5%
18Czech RepublicOct 20262.4%
19DenmarkOct 20262.2%
20HungaryOct 20262.0%

National CPI inflation, y/y % as published (incl. flash/avance) by country: all 20 economies ranked →

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FAQ

What is the current national CPI inflation, y/y % as published (incl. flash/avance) in France?
The latest reading is 3.4% for October 2026, published by National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), France.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), France and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code FR.IPCINFL.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-11-10. Source: National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), France. Original title: “France CPI inflation (INSEE national IPC), annual % change as published (BDM 011814632; flash/provisional at end-of-month)”.