Productivity in France decreased to 103.34 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 103.69 points in the third quarter of 2019. Productivity in France averaged 66.80 points from 1950 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 103.70 points in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 18.48 points in the first quarter of 1950. In France, Productivity is the real value of output produced by a unit of labor during a certain time. This page provides - France Productivity - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

France recorded a trade deficit of 3342.80 EUR Million in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in France averaged -1336.74 EUR Million from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2674 EUR Million in October of 1997 and a record low of -7372 EUR Million in January of 2017. Since 2004, France has been recording trade deficits due the gradual erosion of the export-oriented industry, the appreciation of the euro and the increasing dependency on imports of energy and manufactured products. In 2017, the biggest trade deficits were recorded with: China & Hong Kong, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Belgium; while the biggest trade surpluses were recorded with: the Middle East, the UK, Africa and Switzerland. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in France stands at 45 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in France averaged 41.65 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45 percent in 2017 and a record low of 37.90 percent in 1990. In France, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate For Companies are an important source of income for the government of France because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Social Security Rate For Companies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The total population in France was estimated at 67.0 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, France had a population of 45.5 million people. The population of France represents 0.95 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 107 people on the planet is a resident of France. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

France 5 Year Bond Yield was -0.44 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 5 Year BTAN Yield reached an all time high of 4.94 in June of 2008.

Asylum Applications in France decreased to 9995 persons in November from 12155 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in France averaged 5922.21 persons from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12155 persons in October of 2019 and a record low of 2815 persons in May of 2009. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Consumer Spending in France decreased to 294869 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2020 from 313841 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in France averaged 172014.99 EUR Million from 1949 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 313841 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 38586 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1949. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Terrorism Index in France decreased to 5.01 in 2018 from 5.48 in 2017. Terrorism Index in France averaged 4.71 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.96 in 2016 and a record low of 3.38 in 2011. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Government Spending in France decreased to 135427 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2020 from 138684 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Government Spending in France averaged 74457.38 EUR Million from 1949 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 138684 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 16868 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1949. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Government Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tourist Arrivals in France increased to 89300 Thousand in 2018 from 86800 Thousand in 2017. Tourist Arrivals in France averaged 81350.79 Thousand from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 89300 Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 75000 Thousand in 2003. This page provides - France Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The CAC 40 extended gains to finish 48 points or 1.1% higher at 4,550 on Friday as concerns about US-China tensions faded after both countries agreed over a phone call to improve the atmosphere for the implementation of their Phase 1 trade deal following hard criticism of China's handling of COVID-19. Investors also awaited any development on the latest Eurogroup video conference meeting. For the week, the CAC 40 lost 0.2%. Historically, the France CAC 40 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 6944.77 in September of 2000. The CAC 40 Index is a benchmark French stock market index. It tracks the performance of 40 companies selected among the top 100 market capitalization and the most active listed equities traded on the NYSE Euronext Paris. The CAC 40 Index is free floating, modified capitalization-weighted index. The Index has a base value of 100 as of December 31, 1987.

Living Wage Individual in France increased to 1080 EUR/Month in 2018 from 1050 EUR/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in France averaged 1060 EUR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1150 EUR/Month in 2016 and a record low of 960 EUR/Month in 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey.

Construction Pmi in France decreased to 3.80 points in April from 35.20 points in March of 2020. Construction Pmi in France averaged 45.88 points from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 58 points in February of 2018 and a record low of 3.80 points in April of 2020. Data are collected at mid-month, asking respondents to compare a variety of business conditions with the situation one month ago. A reading of below 50.0 indicates that the economy is generally declining, above 50.0 that it is generally expanding and exactly 50.0 indicates no change on the level recorded the previous month. This page provides - France Construction Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Services PMI in France decreased to 10.20 points in April from 27.40 points in March of 2020. Services PMI in France averaged 51.38 points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 62.90 points in April of 2011 and a record low of 10.20 points in April of 2020. The France Services PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is based on data collected from a representative panel of around 400 companies based in the French service sector. The index tracks variables such as sales, employment, inventories and prices. A reading above 50 indicates that the services sector is generally expanding; below 50 indicates that it is generally declining. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Services PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Men in France remained unchanged at 62 in 2019 from 62 in 2018. Retirement Age Men in France averaged 61.64 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 62 in 2011 and a record low of 60 in 2010. This page provides - France Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in France was worth 2890 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of France represents 2.39 percent of the world economy. GDP in France averaged 1231.90 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2918.38 USD Billion in 2008 and a record low of 62.65 USD Billion in 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - France GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in France increased to 71.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 71.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in France averaged 70.37 percent from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 72 percent in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 69.20 percent in the third quarter of 2003. This page provides - France Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in France decreased to 8165 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2020 from 8235 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in France averaged 5292.66 EUR Million from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8668 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of 2105 EUR Million in the third quarter of 1951. This page provides - France Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

France is the 15 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in France averaged 18.23 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23 in 2014 and a record low of 15 in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in France remained unchanged at 62 in 2019 from 62 in 2018. Retirement Age Women in France averaged 61.64 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 62 in 2011 and a record low of 60 in 2010. This page provides - France Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Composite Pmi in France decreased to 11.10 points in April from 28.90 points in March of 2020. Composite Pmi in France averaged 50.33 points from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 60.30 points in November of 2017 and a record low of 11.10 points in April of 2020. In France, the Markit France Composite Output Index tracks business trends across private sector activity, based on data collected from a representative panel of around 800 companies. The index tracks variables such as sales, new orders, employment, inventories and prices. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in business activity and below 50 indicates that it is generally declining. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Composite PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Full Time Employment in France decreased to 22166.60 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 22182.90 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Full Time Employment in France averaged 21029.69 Thousand from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 22182.90 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 18337 Thousand in the first quarter of 1998. This page provides - France Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in France stands at 59.20 percent. Social Security Rate in France averaged 55.56 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 59.20 percent in 2017 and a record low of 51.22 percent in 1981. In France, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of France because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Social Security Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Steel Production in France decreased to 1200 Thousand Tonnes in March from 1231.67 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in France averaged 1600.23 Thousand Tonnes from 1969 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2466 Thousand Tonnes in January of 1974 and a record low of 643 Thousand Tonnes in December of 2008. This page has Steel Production values for France.

France recorded a Current Account deficit of 3348 EUR Million in March of 2020. Current Account in France averaged 44.43 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4784 EUR Million in August of 1998 and a record low of -6573 EUR Million in June of 2014. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - France Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

New Orders in France decreased to -33.30 points in April from -15.50 points in March of 2020. New Orders in France averaged -17.53 points from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25.90 points in June of 2000 and a record low of -65.20 points in March of 2009. In France, new orders refer to the balance between positive and negative answering options, measured as percentage points of total answers, regarding level of orderbooks in the manufacturing sector over a certain period. This page provides the latest reported value for - France New Orders - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government spending in France was last recorded at 55.6 percent of GDP in 2019 . Government Spending to GDP in France averaged 52.99 percent from 1978 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 57.20 percent in 2009 and a record low of 45.20 percent in 1978. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labour Costs in France increased to 102.80 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 102.60 points in the third quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in France averaged 52.67 points from 1950 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 102.80 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 5.90 points in the first quarter of 1950. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Labour Costs - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Revenues in France increased to 61.84 EUR Billion in March from 40.01 EUR Billion in February of 2020. Government Revenues in France averaged 135.28 EUR Billion from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 313.79 EUR Billion in December of 2018 and a record low of 13 EUR Billion in January of 1997. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - France Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in France decreased to 121037 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2020 from 137228 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in France averaged 71038.57 EUR Million from 1949 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 137228 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 11871 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1949. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Gross Fixed Capital Formation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in France increased by 2613 EUR Million in March of 2020. Foreign Direct Investment in France averaged 2911.37 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21742 EUR Million in October of 2018 and a record low of -7723 EUR Million in July of 2014. This page provides - France Foreign Direct Investment - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in France decreased to 3.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in France averaged 3.83 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5 percent in the first quarter of 1997 and a record low of 2.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008. In France, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Long Term Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gasoline Prices in France decreased to 1.45 USD/Liter in April from 1.59 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in France averaged 1.61 USD/Liter from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.09 USD/Liter in March of 2013 and a record low of 0.99 USD/Liter in December of 2000. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

France recorded a Current Account deficit of 0.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in France averaged 0.05 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.40 percent in 1999 and a record low of -2.10 percent in 1982. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - France Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Disposable Personal Income in France increased to 369922 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 367412 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Disposable Personal Income in France averaged 137209.78 EUR Million from 1950 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 369922 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2496 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1950. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Households Disposable Income - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Zew Economic Sentiment Index in France increased to 23.10 in April from -53.30 in March of 2020. Zew Economic Sentiment Index in France averaged 18.94 from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 79.80 in May of 1994 and a record low of -63.90 in July of 2008. In France, the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index measures the level of optimism that analysts have about the expected economic developments over the next 6 months. The survey covers up to 350 financial and economic analysts. The index is constructed as the difference between the percentage share of analysts that are optimistic and the percentage of analysts that are pessimistic about the development of the economy. Therefore, the ZEW indicator measures the confidence on a scale of -100 (all analysts expect the economy to deteriorate) up to 100 (all analysts expect it to improve). A 0 value indicates neutrality. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Zew Economic Sentiment Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retail Sales in France decreased 16 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in France averaged 2.42 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.50 percent in June of 2001 and a record low of -16 percent in March of 2020. In France, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides - France Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in France increased to 98.95 EUR Billion in March from 64.84 EUR Billion in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in France averaged 173.22 EUR Billion from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 425.69 EUR Billion in December of 2010 and a record low of 16.73 EUR Billion in January of 2006. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - France Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in France decreased 17.40 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in France averaged 0.15 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.30 percent in November of 2017 and a record low of -17.40 percent in March of 2020. In France, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In France, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Job Vacancies in France decreased to 247.80 Thousand in February from 269.70 Thousand in January of 2020. Job Vacancies in France averaged 255.97 Thousand from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 363.80 Thousand in June of 2007 and a record low of 121.10 Thousand in December of 1995. This page provides - France Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in France remained unchanged at 72 EUR Million in February from 72 EUR Million in January of 2020. Remittances in France averaged 54.91 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 87 EUR Million in December of 2002 and a record low of 22 EUR Million in August of 2004. In France, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - France Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from France in China increased to 2177800 USD THO in April from 2154800 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from France in China averaged 2345219.31 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3984100 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 1379931 USD THO in February of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports From France.

Exports to France in China increased to 2645400 USD THO in April from 1961600 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to France in China averaged 2402719.05 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4236600 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 1453002 USD THO in February of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports To France.

Exports to France in New Zealand increased to 42.85 NZD Million in March from 42.11 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to France in New Zealand averaged 29.46 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42.85 NZD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 18.15 NZD Million in November of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to France.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in France increased to 1257864 EUR Million in March from 1142561 EUR Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in France averaged 461059.36 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1257864 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 87694 EUR Million in January of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Central Bank Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in France increased by 6800 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2020. Changes In Inventories in France averaged 1144.83 EUR Million from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8744 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of -5718 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - France Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in France increased to -0.11 percent in April from -0.27 percent in March of 2020. Interbank Rate in France averaged 1.80 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.13 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of -0.42 percent in September of 2019. In France, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - France Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in France increased 1.90 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in France averaged 1.55 percent from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.50 percent in July of 2001 and a record low of -1.50 percent in June of 2014. In France, food prices account for 16 percent of the total Consumer Price Index. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.86 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2016. This page provides - France Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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