🇫🇷 France Inflation Calculator – Historical CPI Rates (1960–2026)
See how prices in France have changed since 1960, based on World Bank CPI data.
Between 1960 and 2025, prices in France rose 1,053.8%, an average annual rate of 3.83%. €100 in 1960 would need to be €1,153.77 in 2025 to keep the same purchasing power.
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Value Over Time
France Inflation: Year by Year
| Year | CPI | €100 → | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.43 | €100.00 | - |
| 1961 | 10.68 | €102.40 | +2.4% |
| 1962 | 11.25 | €107.86 | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 11.82 | €113.25 | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 12.20 | €116.89 | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 12.53 | €120.05 | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 12.85 | €123.17 | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 13.21 | €126.61 | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 13.81 | €132.36 | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 14.65 | €140.37 | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 15.42 | €147.80 | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 16.25 | €155.78 | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 17.24 | €165.23 | +6.1% |
| 1973 | 18.51 | €177.42 | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 21.04 | €201.64 | +13.6% |
| 1975 | 23.50 | €225.20 | +11.7% |
| 1976 | 25.76 | €246.88 | +9.6% |
| 1977 | 28.20 | €270.32 | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 30.81 | €295.32 | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 34.09 | €326.77 | +10.6% |
| 1980 | 38.72 | €371.09 | +13.6% |
| 1981 | 43.87 | €420.49 | +13.3% |
| 1982 | 49.13 | €470.86 | +12.0% |
| 1983 | 53.78 | €515.40 | +9.5% |
| 1984 | 57.90 | €554.95 | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 61.28 | €587.31 | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 62.83 | €602.22 | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 64.90 | €622.03 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 66.65 | €638.83 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 68.98 | €661.18 | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 71.19 | €682.30 | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 73.48 | €704.22 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 75.21 | €720.87 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 76.80 | €736.04 | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 78.07 | €748.22 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 79.47 | €761.67 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 81.04 | €776.77 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 82.02 | €786.12 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 82.55 | €791.24 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 83.00 | €795.49 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 84.39 | €808.82 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 85.77 | €822.04 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 87.42 | €837.86 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 89.25 | €855.44 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 91.16 | €873.76 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 92.76 | €889.02 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 94.31 | €903.91 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 95.71 | €917.36 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 98.41 | €943.16 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 98.49 | €943.99 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | €958.44 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 102.11 | €978.68 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 104.11 | €997.81 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 105.01 | €1,006.42 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 105.54 | €1,011.53 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 105.58 | €1,011.91 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 105.77 | €1,013.77 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 106.86 | €1,024.23 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 108.84 | €1,043.19 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 110.05 | €1,054.75 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 104.96 | €1,005.98 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 107.85 | €1,033.68 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 114.16 | €1,094.16 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 118.39 | €1,134.70 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 119.95 | €1,149.65 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 120.38 | €1,153.77 | +0.4% |
World Bank CPI data for France is available from 1960 to 2025.
Quick Reference: value today
What 1960 amounts in France are worth in 2025:
| 1960 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| €1 | €11.54 |
| €10 | €115.38 |
| €100 | €1,154 |
| €1,000 | €11,538 |
| €10,000 | €115,377 |
Inflation by Decade in France
| Decade | Cumulative Inflation | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960–1969 | +40.4% | 3.84% |
| 1970–1979 | +121.1% | 9.22% |
| 1980–1989 | +78.2% | 6.63% |
| 1990–1999 | +16.6% | 1.72% |
| 2000–2009 | +16.7% | 1.73% |
| 2010–2019 | +10.1% | 1.07% |
| 2020–2025 | +14.7% | 2.78% |
The sharpest price increase in France came in 1974, when annual inflation reached 13.7%.
The lowest annual change was -4.6% in 2020.
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Understanding Inflation in France
This calculator uses official data from the World Bank (CPI - Consumer Price Index) to calculate the purchasing power of your money over time.
What is the CPI?
The CPI measures the average change in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services.
A Real Example from France
For instance, €1,000 in France in 1960 would need to be worth about €11,538 in 2025 to keep the same purchasing power — a cumulative change of 1,053.8% over 65 years.
Why is it Important?
- Financial Planning: Compare salaries and investments
- Investment Decisions: Evaluate real returns
- Historical Analysis: Understand past money values
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the inflation rate in France in 2025?
The annual inflation rate in France in 2025 was 0.36%, according to World Bank CPI data.
How much has France inflation been since 1960?
Cumulative inflation in France from 1960 to 2025 was 1053.77% (3.83%/year average).