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).

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.

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.