Retail Sales in France
The French economy recorded an average growth rate of 0.2% in retail sales over the decade to 2024, below Euro Area's average of 1.4%. In 2024, France's retail sales growth was -0.6%.
France Retail Chart
Note: This chart displays Retail Sales (ann. var. %) for France from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
France Retail Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales (ann. var. %) | -3.3 | 4.9 | -1.6 | -2.2 | -0.6 |
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