France CPI basket weight: household appliances
France CPI basket weight: household appliances stood at 85 Per 10,000 of total in 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the CPI weights table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1996 to 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the CPI weights table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groups | |||||||||||
| COICOP classification: 05.3 - Household appliances | 85 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 102 | 99 | 85 | 87 | 86 | 87 | |
| COICOP classification: 05.4 - Glassware, tableware and household ustensils | 28 | 33 | 35 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 |
Understanding france CPI basket weight: household appliances
Measuring the proportion of consumer spending directed toward major household appliances, this series encompasses both electrical and non-electrical devices. Included are refrigerators, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, and smaller kitchen appliances like blenders and coffee makers. Excluded from this grouping are consumer electronics, personal computers, and audiovisual equipment, which reside in a separate recreational and communication division.
When reading this indicator, analysts should consider the rapid pace of technological innovation that introduces quality adjustments and frequent product replacements. Revisions to early estimates reflect detailed retail audits and warranty data adjustments. Users comparing this measure across time must account for efficiency standard upgrades that can alter the baseline pricing of appliance models.
Frequently asked questions
- Are personal computers and TVs included in household appliances?
- No, audiovisual devices and computing equipment are classified under recreation and communication categories.
- Does this category include both large and small appliances?
- Yes, it covers major white goods like refrigerators and washing machines alongside small kitchen gadgets.
- How are technological improvements handled in this series?
- Statistical agencies apply quality adjustments to account for energy efficiency gains and new features in modern appliances.