France CPI index: Metropolitan France
France CPI index: Metropolitan France stood at 103.11 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 2015 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By territory (overseas) | |||||||||||
| Metropolitan France | 103.11 | 103.38 | 102.7 | 102.12 | 102.39 | 102.27 | 101.23 | 100.25 | 99.62 | 99.95 | |
| Monthly change - Metropolitan France | -0.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | -0.3 | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 | -0.3 | 0.1 |
Understanding france CPI index: Metropolitan France
Tracing cumulative price evolution across the mainland territory requires establishing a reference base year index. The compilation encompasses the entire basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households residing in the primary continental region, utilizing weighted expenditure surveys. This geographic level serves as the benchmark foundation for national aggregates, aggregating urban and rural retail points of sale without overseas territories.
Reading this index requires understanding that base-year rebasing resets the reference level periodically without altering historical growth rates. Seasonal patterns influence sub-indices heavily, but the overall index level reflects cumulative purchasing power erosion over extended horizons. When analyzing changes, users should distinguish between the absolute index value and percentage growth rates, ensuring they apply appropriate mathematical transformations depending on analytical requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- What geographic boundaries define this series?
- It covers continental territory and Corsica, explicitly excluding overseas departments and collectivities.
- How should index values be interpreted relative to the base year?
- An index value above the base reference indicates cumulative price increases since the base period, while a value below indicates a lower price level.
- Are seasonal adjustments applied to this index level?
- The published index series generally presents raw price levels, requiring users to account for predictable seasonal variations independently.