Capacity Utilization in France increased to 76.59 percent in January from 76.46 percent in December of 2025. Capacity Utilization in France averaged 80.26 percent from 1981 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 88.03 percent in January of 1989 and a record low of 45.60 percent in April of 2020. source: Banque de France



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bankruptcies 5764.00 6004.00 Companies Dec 2025
Business Climate Indicator 97.00 99.00 points Feb 2026
Business Confidence 102.00 105.00 points Feb 2026
Capacity Utilization 76.59 76.46 percent Jan 2026
Changes in Inventories -6322.00 -500.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Industrial Production 1.70 2.10 percent Dec 2025
Industrial Production MoM -0.70 0.10 percent Dec 2025
Manufacturing Production 2.10 2.20 percent Dec 2025
Mining Production -9.20 -7.10 percent Dec 2025
New Orders -11.10 -16.50 points Jan 2026


France Capacity Utilization
Capacity utilization in manufacturing measures the percentage of available production capacity that is actually being used over a given period. It indicates how efficiently manufacturers are using their resources and is a key gauge of economic activity, potential inflationary pressures, and slack in the industrial sector. A higher rate suggests strong demand and efficient use of resources, while a lower rate may indicate underutilization or weak demand.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
76.59 76.46 88.03 45.60 1981 - 2026 percent Monthly
Seasonally Adjusted