France: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is 1.6 percent as of May 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 1.88 percent. Historically, the average for France from January 2000 to May 2026 is 2.74 percent. The minimum of -30.77 percent was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 43.36 percent was reached in April 2021.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | France: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 1.6 |
| 2026 Apr | 1.88 |
| 2026 Mar | 2.18 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.71 |
| 2026 Jan | 3.24 |
| 2025 Dec | 3.46 |
| 2025 Nov | 3.36 |
| 2025 Oct | 3.37 |
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Definition: The retail sales Y-on-Y 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.
Retail sales Y-on-Y is calculated as the percent change in the Retail sales index from the same month the previous year.
The Retail sales Y-on-Y measures only volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | 3.00 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 107.90 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 1.60 | 5/2026 | 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 | -8.40 | 4/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | -19.30 | 6/2026 | points |