Consumer confidence in France fell to 87 in August 2025, down from 88 in the previous three months and below forecasts of 90. This marked the lowest level since October 2023, as households grew more pessimistic about their future financial situation (-16 vs -14 in July) and continued to view conditions as unfavorable for major purchases (-27 vs -26). Perceptions of both the past (-74 vs -71) and future (-64 vs -62) standard of living in France also deteriorated, underscoring persistent concerns. In addition, unemployment expectations edged higher (56 vs 54), signaling increased caution about the labor market. On the positive side, households’ views of their past financial situation held steady (-21), while both current (17 vs 18) and expected (13 vs 14) saving capacity remained elevated, even as saving intentions declined (35 vs 42). Meanwhile, inflation expectations improved, with the corresponding indicator rising to -25 from -30. source: INSEE, France

Consumer Confidence in France decreased to 87 points in August from 88 points in July of 2025. Consumer Confidence in France averaged 102.95 points from 1972 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 132.00 points in April of 1973 and a record low of 80.00 points in June of 2013. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. France Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2025.

Consumer Confidence in France decreased to 87 points in August from 88 points in July of 2025. Consumer Confidence in France is expected to be 88.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the France Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around 92.00 points in 2026 and 98.00 points in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-07-25 06:45 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jul 89 88 88 89
2025-08-26 06:45 AM
Consumer Confidence
Aug 87 88 90 88
2025-09-25 06:45 AM
Consumer Confidence
Sep 87 88


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 87.00 88.00 points Aug 2025
Consumer Spending 344702.00 344416.00 EUR Million Jun 2025
Disposable Personal Income 471669.00 470261.00 EUR Million Jun 2025
Personal Savings 18.93 18.65 percent Jun 2025
Household Consumption MoM -0.30 0.40 percent Jul 2025

France Consumer Confidence
In France, the consumer confidence index is based on a survey of about 2 000 households. The questionnaire focuses on: past and future economic situation in France, past and future personal financial situation, unemployment, intention to make major purchases, current savings capacity and expected savings capacity. The indicator is calculated using factor analysis technique. The index is then calculated in a way to measure the current sentiment in relation to the historic index values of the period 1987-2011. A value over 110 indicates unusually high optimism and a value under 90 indicates unusually high pessimism. The value 100 indicates neutrality.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
87.00 88.00 132.00 80.00 1972 - 2025 points Monthly
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France Consumer Confidence Hits 2-Year Low
Consumer confidence in France fell to 87 in August 2025, down from 88 in the previous three months and below forecasts of 90. This marked the lowest level since October 2023, as households grew more pessimistic about their future financial situation (-16 vs -14 in July) and continued to view conditions as unfavorable for major purchases (-27 vs -26). Perceptions of both the past (-74 vs -71) and future (-64 vs -62) standard of living in France also deteriorated, underscoring persistent concerns. In addition, unemployment expectations edged higher (56 vs 54), signaling increased caution about the labor market. On the positive side, households’ views of their past financial situation held steady (-21), while both current (17 vs 18) and expected (13 vs 14) saving capacity remained elevated, even as saving intentions declined (35 vs 42). Meanwhile, inflation expectations improved, with the corresponding indicator rising to -25 from -30.
2025-08-26
France Consumer Confidence Edges Up
Consumer confidence in France edged up to 89 in July 2025, from 88 in the previous two months, slightly surpassing market expectations of 88. Households reported modest improvements in their perceptions of both their past (-23 vs -24) and future (-13 vs -14) personal financial situations. The proportion of households who consider it an appropriate time to make major purchases remained unchanged (-26). Meanwhile, the share of households who believe it is a good time to save rose again (18 vs 17). Concerns about unemployment continued to ease, with the corresponding indicator falling to 54 from 58. On the other hand, expectations of future inflation rose, as more households anticipate price acceleration over the next twelve months (-31 vs -36).
2025-07-25
French Consumer Morale Steady in June
France’s consumer confidence held steady at 88 in June 2025, unchanged from the previous month and coming in just below market expectations of 89. The index remained well below its long-term average of 100 and stood at its weakest reading since December 2024. Key components of the index showed little movement, with sentiment around personal financial expectations remained stable at -14, while the willingness to make major purchases held at -27. Inflation expectations were also unchanged at -38. However, outlook for future living standards turned slightly more pessimistic, slipping to -60 from -59. On a more positive note, concerns over future unemployment eased slightly, with the index improving to 59 from 61. Meanwhile, households reported a more optimistic view of their expected saving capacity, which rose to 12 from 10, and an increase in saving intentions, up to 40 from 36.
2025-06-25