France: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is 1.59 percent as of August 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 3.39 percent. Historically, the average for France from January 2000 to August 2026 is 2.75 percent. The minimum of -30.88 percent was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 43.59 percent was reached in April 2021.
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- Measure: percent
- 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.
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | France: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | 1.59 |
| 2026 Jul | 3.39 |
| 2026 Jun | 2.64 |
| 2026 May | 2.26 |
| 2026 Apr | 2.26 |
| 2026 Mar | 2.56 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.9 |
| 2026 Jan | 3.34 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -0.70 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 108.60 | 8/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 1.59 | 8/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 125.78 | Q2/2026 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -2.84 | Q2/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -3.60 | 8/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | -18.40 | 9/2026 | points |