France CPI: all items (COICOP 00)
France CPI: all items (COICOP 00) stood at 103.07 in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1996 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
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| Index | |||||||||||
| All households - COICOP classification: 00 - All items | 103.07 | 103.35 | 102.68 | 102.11 | 102.38 | 102.25 | 101.21 | 100.24 | 99.62 | 99.95 | |
| All households including imputed rents - COICOP classification: 00 - All items | 102.89 | 103.12 | 102.52 | 102.03 | 102.26 | 102.14 | 101.23 | 100.39 | 99.8 | 100.09 |
Understanding france CPI: all items (COICOP 00)
The complete hierarchical consumer expenditure basket encompassing all tracked goods and services consumed by residential populations defines this primary macroeconomic index. The structure aggregates every standard classification division, reflecting the full spectrum of everyday household financial outlays without imputed housing cost adjustments. This baseline metric serves as the definitive reference point for general consumer price evolution across the nation. It stands apart from specialized sub-indices by representing the entire weighted average of household consumption rather than isolated sectors.
Interpreting this headline indicator requires recognizing the distinct seasonal behaviors embedded within its sub-components, from winter energy spikes to summer tourism surges. Twelve-month percentage changes provide the most reliable benchmark for policy evaluation, avoiding the noise of temporary monthly price swings. Early estimates are subject to routine revisions as late survey returns are incorporated, and historical series undergo periodic methodological realignments to reflect changing consumption patterns.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the all items classification represent?
- It represents the weighted average price movement of all goods and services consumed by households.
- Are imputed rental values included in this standard measure?
- No, imputed rents for owner-occupied housing are omitted from this specific index formulation.
- Which comparison timeframe is most reliable for this series?
- The twelve-month change is standard for filtering out intra-year seasonality and temporary price noise.