France CPI month-on-month: services
France CPI month-on-month: services stood at -1.4% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month-on-month change | |||||||||||
| All households - Services | -1.4 | -0.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | -0.1 | 0.4 | |
| All households - Rents, water and household refuse collection | 0.1 | 0.1 | -0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | -0.1 |
Understanding france CPI month-on-month: services
Intangible consumer outputs provided by businesses and institutions—ranging from housing rentals and transport to recreation, finance, and hospitality—make up this expansive sector measure. The calculation covers a vast array of non-physical offerings where a consumer pays for labor, expertise, access, or accommodation rather than taking home a tangible product. This broad category differs sharply from goods indices by reflecting wage pressures, labor market dynamics, and long-term contract pricing rather than raw material costs or factory assembly expenses. It captures the structural backbone of household consumption expenditure.
Interpreting this monthly series requires recognizing the inherent inertia of service pricing, as many components are bound by annual contracts, lease agreements, or regulated fee schedules. Early estimates for certain specialized services rely on delayed survey responses, making subsequent statistical revisions more frequent than in fast-moving retail goods. Observers should track month-on-month changes to spot gradual inflationary momentum, keeping in mind that services adjust much more slowly to economic shocks than physical commodities do.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of consumer expenses are categorized as services?
- Housing rentals, transport tickets, financial fees, restaurants, recreational activities, and repairs are included.
- Why do service prices change more slowly than goods prices?
- Many service components are tied to long-term contracts, lease agreements, or labor-intensive wage structures.
- Are preliminary service estimates prone to later revisions?
- Yes, some specialized service sectors require delayed survey collections that lead to subsequent data updates.