The consumer confidence indicator in France came in at 91 in February 2026, slightly above market expectations and December’s reading of 90. Still, the figure remained below the long-term average of 100. Households became less pessimistic about their future personal financial situation (-8 vs -12 in January), and their opinions on the ability to save, both in the present (24 vs 20) and in the future (17 vs 15), improved. Consumers’ assessments of the country’s future standard of living were also less negative (-54 vs -57). In addition, the share of households expecting prices to accelerate over the next twelve months declined notably (-30 vs -26). At the same time, the proportion of respondents who consider it a good time to make major purchases remained stable (-28). However, concerns about future unemployment increased (48 vs 46). source: INSEE, France

Consumer Confidence in France increased to 91 points in February from 90 points in January of 2026. Consumer Confidence in France averaged 102.83 points from 1972 until 2026, 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 March of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in France increased to 91 points in February from 90 points in January of 2026. Consumer Confidence in France is expected to be 90.00 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 98.00 points in 2027 and 100.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-27 07:45 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jan 90 90 90 90
2026-02-25 07:45 AM
Consumer Confidence
Feb 91 90 90 90
2026-03-26 07:45 AM
Consumer Confidence
Mar 91 90


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 91.00 90.00 points Feb 2026
Consumer Spending 346374.00 345110.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Disposable Personal Income 471367.00 471167.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Personal Savings 17.89 18.33 percent Dec 2025
Household Consumption MoM 0.50 -0.50 percent Jan 2026


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
91.00 90.00 132.00 80.00 1972 - 2026 points Monthly
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France Consumer Confidence Up Slightly
The consumer confidence indicator in France came in at 91 in February 2026, slightly above market expectations and December’s reading of 90. Still, the figure remained below the long-term average of 100. Households became less pessimistic about their future personal financial situation (-8 vs -12 in January), and their opinions on the ability to save, both in the present (24 vs 20) and in the future (17 vs 15), improved. Consumers’ assessments of the country’s future standard of living were also less negative (-54 vs -57). In addition, the share of households expecting prices to accelerate over the next twelve months declined notably (-30 vs -26). At the same time, the proportion of respondents who consider it a good time to make major purchases remained stable (-28). However, concerns about future unemployment increased (48 vs 46).
2026-02-25
France Consumer Morale Steady in January
Consumer confidence in France stood at 90 in January 2026, unchanged from December and in line with expectations, remaining below the long-term average of 100. Savings intentions eased to 41 from 45, while current saving capacity rose modestly to 20 from 19 and expected saving capacity held steady at 14. Negative perceptions of the past standard of living remained at -70, while expectations for the future standard of living edged down to -58 from -57. Major purchase intentions stayed negative at -28, compared with -27 in December. Households’ assessments of their past financial situation held at -21, while expectations for their future finances improved slightly to -12 from -13. Unemployment prospects remained unchanged at 45. Perceptions of past consumer prices worsened to -6 from -3, while future inflation expectations eased to -26 from -29, reflecting continued caution about the broader economic outlook.
2026-01-27
France Consumer Mood Marginally Improves
Consumer confidence in France rose to 90 in December 2025 from 89 in November, meeting market expectations but remaining below the long-term average of 100. Savings intentions increased to 46 from 45, while negative perceptions of the past standard of living improved to -70 from -74. Major purchase intentions also became less negative, rising to -27 from -30. Conversely, assessments of current saving capacity eased to 19 from 21, expected saving capacity fell to 14 from 16, and expectations for the future standard of living slipped to -57 from -56. Households’ assessments of their past financial situation remained at -21, while future financial expectations held at -14. Unemployment prospects decreased to 45 from 47. Perceptions of past consumer prices improved to -3 from -8, and future inflation expectations slightly eased to -30 from -31, reflecting persistent caution about the broader economic outlook.
2026-01-07