Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France
France: Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data was -16.2 Balance in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
-16.2 Balance
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
38th
of 41 countries
All-time high
18.8 Balance
in 2007
All-time low
-32.9 Balance
in 1995
Years of data
42
1985–2026
Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France, 1985–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Balance.
Analysis
France recorded -16.2 Balance for retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in 2026.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 1,372.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France peaked at 18.8 Balance in 2007 and was at its lowest, -32.9 Balance, in 1995.
France ranks 38th of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France, year by year
| Year | Balance | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0.4 Balance | — |
| 1986 | -2.3 Balance | -675.0% |
| 1987 | 0.5 Balance | -121.7% |
| 1988 | -2.9 Balance | -680.0% |
| 1989 | 2.8 Balance | -196.6% |
| 1990 | 5.2 Balance | +85.7% |
| 1991 | -6 Balance | -215.4% |
| 1992 | -31 Balance | +416.7% |
| 1993 | -28.7 Balance | -7.4% |
| 1994 | -18.1 Balance | -36.9% |
| 1995 | -32.9 Balance | +81.8% |
| 1996 | -27.9 Balance | -15.2% |
| 1997 | 11.9 Balance | -142.7% |
| 1998 | -12.9 Balance | -208.4% |
| 1999 | 0.9 Balance | -107.0% |
| 2000 | -8.9 Balance | -1088.9% |
| 2001 | -13.2 Balance | +48.3% |
| 2002 | -12.2 Balance | -7.6% |
| 2003 | -30.7 Balance | +151.6% |
| 2004 | -11 Balance | -64.2% |
| 2005 | -6.3 Balance | -42.7% |
| 2006 | -5.6 Balance | -11.1% |
| 2007 | 18.8 Balance | -435.7% |
| 2008 | -28.2 Balance | -250.0% |
| 2009 | -18.6 Balance | -34.0% |
| 2010 | 4.2 Balance | -122.6% |
| 2011 | -17.2 Balance | -509.5% |
| 2012 | -20.9 Balance | +21.5% |
| 2013 | -10.4 Balance | -50.2% |
| 2014 | -9.9 Balance | -4.8% |
| 2015 | -15.1 Balance | +52.5% |
| 2016 | -1.1 Balance | -92.7% |
| 2017 | 0.4 Balance | -136.4% |
| 2018 | -9.2 Balance | -2400.0% |
| 2019 | -1.3 Balance | -85.9% |
| 2020 | -21.4 Balance | +1546.2% |
| 2021 | -5.3 Balance | -75.2% |
| 2022 | -0.3 Balance | -94.3% |
| 2023 | -11.4 Balance | +3700.0% |
| 2024 | -13.7 Balance | +20.2% |
| 2025 | -15.8 Balance | +15.3% |
| 2026 | -16.2 Balance | +2.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's -16.2 Balance is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.4 Balance. (29 countries reporting)
- France's -16.2 Balance is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.55 Balance. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -3700.0% | -0.3 Balance | -11.4 Balance |
| 2018 | -2400.0% | 0.4 Balance | -9.2 Balance |
| 2020 | -1546.2% | -1.3 Balance | -21.4 Balance |
| 2000 | -1088.9% | 0.9 Balance | -8.9 Balance |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -0.3 Balance | -2.9 Balance | 2.8 Balance | 5 |
| 1990s | -13.95 Balance | -32.9 Balance | 11.9 Balance | 10 |
| 2000s | -11.59 Balance | -30.7 Balance | 18.8 Balance | 10 |
| 2010s | -8.05 Balance | -20.9 Balance | 4.2 Balance | 10 |
| 2020s | -12.01 Balance | -21.4 Balance | -0.3 Balance | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France?
- Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in France was -16.2 Balance in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 18.8 Balance in 2007.
- What is the lowest retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.9 Balance in 1995.
- How does France rank for retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data?
- France ranks 38th out of 41 countries with data for 2026.
- Is retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,372.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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