Chart: how does france’s inflation rate compare with that of other eu countries?

FRANCE RECORDED LOWER INFLATION THAN BOTH UK AND US AT BEGINNING OF YEAR Inflation levels in France remained unchanged at the beginning of 2025 compared to the end of 2024 which kept them

lower than European averages.  Overall inflation in France in 2024 was 1.8%, leading to a similar increase in tax brackets for 2025.  This means France’s inflation levels remain some of the

lowest in Europe, on par with Malta and behind only Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Finland, and Switzerland.  The EU average was 2.8%, and the eurozone 2.5%, with France significantly lower than

these at 1.8%.  For comparison, inflation in Germany, the only larger economy in Europe, was 2.8%, and 3% in both the UK and US in January 2025.  Lower inflation rates should be partially

supported by a drop in electricity prices for millions of French households in February, as well as slow wage growth.  Read more: How to change electricity contract to benefit from 15% price

reduction in France However there are concerns that inflation may steadily increase throughout 2025, affected by both the global economic situation and the price increases in certain

agricultural and industrial production chains. You can see a full list of inflation figures for Europe below.