France: Retail sales
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The most recent value is 109.7 index points as of July 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 108.7 index points. Historically, the average for France from January 1999 to July 2026 is 79.77 index points. The minimum of 52.4 index points was recorded in January 1999, while the maximum of 109.7 index points was reached in July 2026.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The retail sales index is an aggregated measure of the sales of retail goods over a stated period. Because retail sales are a measure of consumer demand for finished goods, they are a leading macroeconomic indicator of the pulse of an economy and its projected path toward expansion or contraction. The retail sales index measures only the volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | France: Retail sales index |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jul | 109.7 |
| 2026 Jun | 108.7 |
| 2026 May | 108.3 |
| 2026 Apr | 108.5 |
| 2026 Mar | 107.9 |
| 2026 Feb | 107.1 |
| 2026 Jan | 108.2 |
| 2025 Dec | 107.8 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -0.50 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 109.70 | 7/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 3.39 | 7/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 126.99 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -0.79 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -3.60 | 8/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | -17.80 | 8/2026 | points |