GDP growth (annual) · France
France GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel
The France GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel measures how much the economy of France grew compared with the same period a year earlier.
- Importance
- High
- Released
- Quarterly
- Currency
- EUR · euro
- Central bank
- The European Central Bank (with the Banque de France)
Latest figures
The latest release for Q3, published on 30 October 2026, came in at -0.1%, below the consensus of 0.3%, down from 0.5% the time before.
A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the euro tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
Over the last 8 releases it ranged from -0.1% to 1.1%, averaging 0.7%; it has been falling for three releases in a row.
| Released | For | Actual | Consensus | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | Q3 | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Q2 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% ® |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Q1 | 1.1% | – | 1.3% ® |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Q4 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Q3 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% ® |
| 30 Jul 2025 | Q2 | 0.7% | – | 0.6% |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Q1 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Q4 | 0.7% | – | 1.2% |
Why it matters
The yearly rate is less noisy than the quarterly change and is the figure most people mean by "economic growth". It shapes the earnings outlook for local companies, tax revenue, and the European Central Bank (with the Banque de France)'s view of how much spare capacity the economy has.
How it is calculated
INSEE compares real GDP (after inflation) with the same quarter or year before; full-year figures sum the four quarters.
Growth (yoy) = real GDP ÷ real GDP a year ago − 1What changes mean
- Growth above the country's trend (about 1–2% for advanced economies, more for emerging ones) tends to raise inflation pressure.
- Annual growth turns only slowly; the quarterly figure shows turning points earlier.
Higher than expected: A stronger figure than expected points to a healthier economy: it usually supports the euro and local stocks, and can push bond yields up.
Lower than expected: A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the euro tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
A short history
Annual national accounts spread after the Second World War under the UN System of National Accounts (first edition 1953).
Questions
What is the France GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel?
The France GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel measures how much the economy of France grew compared with the same period a year earlier.
What was the latest France GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel?
-0.1% for Q3, published on 30 October 2026 (consensus 0.3%, previous 0.5%).
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