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Change indicator
3.0%up 0.6 points from Aug 2026September 2026 · released 30 Sep 2026
France +2.6 ptsItaly +4.1 ptsover 10 years
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Key data points

Last release
30 Sep 2026
Observation period
September 2026
Next release
15 Oct 2026, 06:45 UTC
Previous
2.4% Aug 2026
Highest
6.3% Feb 2023
Lowest
−0.7% Jul 2009
A year ago
1.2%
Data since
1997

Indicator info

Category
Prices
Source
National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), French Customs
Frequency
Monthly
Units
Percent

The change in consumer prices compared with the same month a year earlier.

Consumer price indexSep 2026103Unemployment rateQ2 20268.3%Labour force participation rateQ2 202656.9%GDP growth rateQ2 20260.5%

Reports

Released 30 Sep 20263.0%September 2026
Next release, 06:45 UTC15 Oct 2026September 2026

History

PeriodValueChange
September 20263.0%+0.6
August 20262.4%+0.3
July 20262.1%+0.3
June 20261.8%−0.6
May 20262.4%+0.2
April 20262.2%+0.5
March 20261.7%+0.8
February 20260.9%+0.6
January 20260.3%−0.5
December 20250.8%−0.1
November 20250.9%0.0
October 20250.9%−0.3
September 20251.2%

Common questions

What is the inflation rate in France now?

The inflation rate in France was 3.0% in September 2026, up 0.6 points from Aug 2026. The figure was released on 30 Sep 2026.

When is the next inflation rate release for France?

The next release is scheduled for 15 Oct 2026, 06:45 UTC, covering September 2026.

What are the highest and lowest values of the inflation rate in France?

In data since 1997, the highest was 6.3% in Feb 2023 and the lowest was −0.7% in Jul 2009.

Where does this data come from?

Published by National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), French Customs, and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.

Source
National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), French Customs
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