Decline in French birth rate more pronounced in smaller communities, says Insee
France saw a 14% decline in its birth rate between 2010 and 2022, and a further 11% drop between 2022…
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French household consumption slowed last year despite easing inflation
Despite a sharp fall in inflation, French household consumption growth slowed during 2025, new data from Insee, the French statistics…
House prices in France see marginal increase in first quarter of 2025
House prices in metropolitan France rose by 0.2% between January and March on a seasonally adjusted basis, compared to an…
France’s consumer price index rose 2.2% in April 2026
France‘s consumer price index rose 2.2% in April 2026 on a year-on-year basis, following on from a 1.7% gain in…
France’s boost in manufacturing output may prove to be temporary, says ING
A recent rebound in French manufacturing output may prove to be short-lived, due to weak demand, energy pressures, and geopolitical…
Material and social deprivation remained at a high level in France last year
Some 13.5% of France‘s population experienced material and social deprivation – classed as lacking access to a combination of basic goods,…
Consumer prices in France rose 1.7% in March, compared to the same month a year ago
Consumer prices were 1.7% higher on an annual basis in France in March, while the month-on-month increase stood at 1.0%,…
France’s construction sector fell at its sharpest rate for a year and a half in March
The construction sector in France ‘slipped deeper into contraction’ in March, reporting its sharpest decline in activity levels since September…
75% of French consumers prioritise local products when purchasing food
Three quarters (75%) of French consumers prioritise local products when purchasing food, while 66% are willing to pay more to…
Rural French households spend 2.7 times more on fossil fuels than Paris residents
Households located in rural municipalities of France spend 2.7 times more on fossil fuels than those living in the inner…