29 September 2020
2020- n° 249In September 2020, households’ confidence has been stable Monthly consumer confidence survey - September 2020
In September 2020, households’ confidence in the economic situation has been stable: the synthetic index remains at 95, below its long-term average (100).
In September 2020, households’ confidence in the economic situation has been stable: the synthetic index remains at 95, below its long-term average (100).
tableauConsumer confidence synthetic index
| Consumer confidence synthetic index | |
|---|---|
| 2000-01 | 119 |
| 2000-02 | 118 |
| 2000-03 | 119 |
| 2000-04 | 122 |
| 2000-05 | 122 |
| 2000-06 | 123 |
| 2000-07 | 124 |
| 2000-08 | 121 |
| 2000-09 | 118 |
| 2000-10 | 120 |
| 2000-11 | 119 |
| 2000-12 | 123 |
| 2001-01 | 126 |
| 2001-02 | 124 |
| 2001-03 | 122 |
| 2001-04 | 121 |
| 2001-05 | 116 |
| 2001-06 | 115 |
| 2001-07 | 114 |
| 2001-08 | 113 |
| 2001-09 | 111 |
| 2001-10 | 111 |
| 2001-11 | 112 |
| 2001-12 | 112 |
| 2002-01 | 112 |
| 2002-02 | 111 |
| 2002-03 | 111 |
| 2002-04 | 109 |
| 2002-05 | 113 |
| 2002-06 | 111 |
| 2002-07 | 109 |
| 2002-08 | 108 |
| 2002-09 | 106 |
| 2002-10 | 108 |
| 2002-11 | 108 |
| 2002-12 | 108 |
| 2003-01 | 104 |
| 2003-02 | 102 |
| 2003-03 | 98 |
| 2003-04 | 99 |
| 2003-05 | 101 |
| 2003-06 | 101 |
| 2003-07 | 100 |
| 2003-08 | 100 |
| 2003-09 | 99 |
| 2003-10 | 98 |
| 2003-11 | 98 |
| 2003-12 | 98 |
| 2004-01 | 99 |
| 2004-02 | 98 |
| 2004-03 | 99 |
| 2004-04 | 101 |
| 2004-05 | 100 |
| 2004-06 | 99 |
| 2004-07 | 99 |
| 2004-08 | 100 |
| 2004-09 | 102 |
| 2004-10 | 101 |
| 2004-11 | 100 |
| 2004-12 | 99 |
| 2005-01 | 97 |
| 2005-02 | 99 |
| 2005-03 | 97 |
| 2005-04 | 97 |
| 2005-05 | 95 |
| 2005-06 | 94 |
| 2005-07 | 94 |
| 2005-08 | 93 |
| 2005-09 | 92 |
| 2005-10 | 91 |
| 2005-11 | 92 |
| 2005-12 | 95 |
| 2006-01 | 97 |
| 2006-02 | 98 |
| 2006-03 | 97 |
| 2006-04 | 96 |
| 2006-05 | 95 |
| 2006-06 | 96 |
| 2006-07 | 98 |
| 2006-08 | 98 |
| 2006-09 | 99 |
| 2006-10 | 99 |
| 2006-11 | 99 |
| 2006-12 | 98 |
| 2007-01 | 99 |
| 2007-02 | 99 |
| 2007-03 | 101 |
| 2007-04 | 101 |
| 2007-05 | 108 |
| 2007-06 | 108 |
| 2007-07 | 107 |
| 2007-08 | 104 |
| 2007-09 | 101 |
| 2007-10 | 100 |
| 2007-11 | 94 |
| 2007-12 | 94 |
| 2008-01 | 90 |
| 2008-02 | 90 |
| 2008-03 | 88 |
| 2008-04 | 88 |
| 2008-05 | 85 |
| 2008-06 | 81 |
| 2008-07 | 81 |
| 2008-08 | 82 |
| 2008-09 | 83 |
| 2008-10 | 81 |
| 2008-11 | 83 |
| 2008-12 | 83 |
| 2009-01 | 84 |
| 2009-02 | 84 |
| 2009-03 | 84 |
| 2009-04 | 86 |
| 2009-05 | 86 |
| 2009-06 | 89 |
| 2009-07 | 89 |
| 2009-08 | 89 |
| 2009-09 | 90 |
| 2009-10 | 90 |
| 2009-11 | 93 |
| 2009-12 | 94 |
| 2010-01 | 94 |
| 2010-02 | 91 |
| 2010-03 | 91 |
| 2010-04 | 89 |
| 2010-05 | 88 |
| 2010-06 | 87 |
| 2010-07 | 87 |
| 2010-08 | 89 |
| 2010-09 | 90 |
| 2010-10 | 91 |
| 2010-11 | 93 |
| 2010-12 | 90 |
| 2011-01 | 89 |
| 2011-02 | 89 |
| 2011-03 | 87 |
| 2011-04 | 86 |
| 2011-05 | 87 |
| 2011-06 | 86 |
| 2011-07 | 89 |
| 2011-08 | 85 |
| 2011-09 | 84 |
| 2011-10 | 86 |
| 2011-11 | 84 |
| 2011-12 | 83 |
| 2012-01 | 84 |
| 2012-02 | 85 |
| 2012-03 | 89 |
| 2012-04 | 90 |
| 2012-05 | 92 |
| 2012-06 | 91 |
| 2012-07 | 88 |
| 2012-08 | 86 |
| 2012-09 | 85 |
| 2012-10 | 84 |
| 2012-11 | 84 |
| 2012-12 | 86 |
| 2013-01 | 85 |
| 2013-02 | 86 |
| 2013-03 | 83 |
| 2013-04 | 84 |
| 2013-05 | 80 |
| 2013-06 | 79 |
| 2013-07 | 83 |
| 2013-08 | 85 |
| 2013-09 | 86 |
| 2013-10 | 86 |
| 2013-11 | 84 |
| 2013-12 | 85 |
| 2014-01 | 86 |
| 2014-02 | 85 |
| 2014-03 | 88 |
| 2014-04 | 85 |
| 2014-05 | 85 |
| 2014-06 | 85 |
| 2014-07 | 86 |
| 2014-08 | 86 |
| 2014-09 | 86 |
| 2014-10 | 86 |
| 2014-11 | 87 |
| 2014-12 | 90 |
| 2015-01 | 89 |
| 2015-02 | 92 |
| 2015-03 | 94 |
| 2015-04 | 95 |
| 2015-05 | 93 |
| 2015-06 | 93 |
| 2015-07 | 93 |
| 2015-08 | 93 |
| 2015-09 | 97 |
| 2015-10 | 96 |
| 2015-11 | 96 |
| 2015-12 | 96 |
| 2016-01 | 97 |
| 2016-02 | 96 |
| 2016-03 | 95 |
| 2016-04 | 94 |
| 2016-05 | 98 |
| 2016-06 | 96 |
| 2016-07 | 95 |
| 2016-08 | 96 |
| 2016-09 | 97 |
| 2016-10 | 98 |
| 2016-11 | 99 |
| 2016-12 | 100 |
| 2017-01 | 100 |
| 2017-02 | 101 |
| 2017-03 | 101 |
| 2017-04 | 100 |
| 2017-05 | 102 |
| 2017-06 | 108 |
| 2017-07 | 104 |
| 2017-08 | 103 |
| 2017-09 | 101 |
| 2017-10 | 100 |
| 2017-11 | 103 |
| 2017-12 | 106 |
| 2018-01 | 105 |
| 2018-02 | 100 |
| 2018-03 | 100 |
| 2018-04 | 101 |
| 2018-05 | 99 |
| 2018-06 | 96 |
| 2018-07 | 96 |
| 2018-08 | 96 |
| 2018-09 | 94 |
| 2018-10 | 95 |
| 2018-11 | 91 |
| 2018-12 | 88 |
| 2019-01 | 92 |
| 2019-02 | 95 |
| 2019-03 | 96 |
| 2019-04 | 97 |
| 2019-05 | 99 |
| 2019-06 | 101 |
| 2019-07 | 102 |
| 2019-08 | 103 |
| 2019-09 | 104 |
| 2019-10 | 104 |
| 2019-11 | 105 |
| 2019-12 | 102 |
| 2020-01 | 104 |
| 2020-02 | 104 |
| 2020-03 | 103 |
| 2020-04 | 95 |
| 2020-05 | 93 |
| 2020-06 | 96 |
| 2020-07 | 94 |
| 2020-08 | 95 |
| 2020-09 | 95 |
graphiqueConsumer confidence synthetic index
- Source: INSEE.
Personal situation
Future financial situation: slight increase
In September, households' opinion balance on their future financial situation has gained two points. It returns above its long-term average for the first time since February 2020. The balance related to their past financial situation has lost one point but remains above its long-term average.
The share of households considering it is a suitable time to make major purchases has increased slightly. The corresponding balance has gained one point compared to the previous month, but remains below its long-term average.
Suitable time to save: further increase
In September, the share of households considering it is a suitable time to save has increased for the fifth consecutive month. The corresponding balance has increased markedly, gaining nine points, and stands far above its long-term average.
Households’ opinion balance related to their expected saving capacity has increased a little. It has gained one point and remains well above its long-term average. Similarly, households' balance of opinion on their current saving capacity has increased by one point and remains well above its average.
tableauBalances on personal financial situation and standard of living in France
| Standard of living, future | Standard of living, past | Financial situation, future | Financial situation, past | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01 | -30 | -56 | -5 | -21 |
| 2005-02 | -29 | -53 | -4 | -20 |
| 2005-03 | -31 | -54 | -6 | -22 |
| 2005-04 | -32 | -54 | -5 | -22 |
| 2005-05 | -37 | -59 | -8 | -24 |
| 2005-06 | -33 | -65 | -6 | -25 |
| 2005-07 | -36 | -65 | -7 | -25 |
| 2005-08 | -37 | -65 | -8 | -25 |
| 2005-09 | -38 | -66 | -8 | -26 |
| 2005-10 | -40 | -66 | -10 | -29 |
| 2005-11 | -41 | -65 | -10 | -28 |
| 2005-12 | -35 | -63 | -7 | -23 |
| 2006-01 | -33 | -60 | -5 | -22 |
| 2006-02 | -31 | -55 | -4 | -21 |
| 2006-03 | -34 | -57 | -6 | -19 |
| 2006-04 | -38 | -59 | -6 | -21 |
| 2006-05 | -38 | -61 | -6 | -23 |
| 2006-06 | -38 | -59 | -7 | -21 |
| 2006-07 | -33 | -55 | -5 | -19 |
| 2006-08 | -33 | -57 | -4 | -20 |
| 2006-09 | -28 | -54 | -4 | -20 |
| 2006-10 | -24 | -55 | -3 | -22 |
| 2006-11 | -25 | -56 | -4 | -22 |
| 2006-12 | -26 | -56 | -5 | -21 |
| 2007-01 | -23 | -57 | -4 | -22 |
| 2007-02 | -19 | -56 | -4 | -22 |
| 2007-03 | -17 | -56 | -2 | -20 |
| 2007-04 | -15 | -56 | -2 | -20 |
| 2007-05 | 3 | -50 | 7 | -16 |
| 2007-06 | 0 | -44 | 3 | -13 |
| 2007-07 | -6 | -44 | -1 | -15 |
| 2007-08 | -16 | -48 | -4 | -16 |
| 2007-09 | -25 | -51 | -5 | -17 |
| 2007-10 | -23 | -54 | -6 | -20 |
| 2007-11 | -37 | -61 | -10 | -23 |
| 2007-12 | -30 | -63 | -10 | -26 |
| 2008-01 | -42 | -67 | -16 | -29 |
| 2008-02 | -40 | -69 | -14 | -29 |
| 2008-03 | -37 | -71 | -14 | -33 |
| 2008-04 | -41 | -70 | -16 | -32 |
| 2008-05 | -46 | -75 | -18 | -34 |
| 2008-06 | -55 | -78 | -24 | -37 |
| 2008-07 | -54 | -80 | -21 | -38 |
| 2008-08 | -51 | -81 | -20 | -37 |
| 2008-09 | -49 | -79 | -17 | -35 |
| 2008-10 | -57 | -81 | -21 | -33 |
| 2008-11 | -53 | -78 | -20 | -33 |
| 2008-12 | -56 | -78 | -20 | -32 |
| 2009-01 | -56 | -75 | -19 | -31 |
| 2009-02 | -57 | -77 | -20 | -30 |
| 2009-03 | -56 | -77 | -20 | -30 |
| 2009-04 | -50 | -76 | -17 | -29 |
| 2009-05 | -46 | -76 | -15 | -30 |
| 2009-06 | -43 | -73 | -12 | -25 |
| 2009-07 | -43 | -75 | -12 | -26 |
| 2009-08 | -40 | -72 | -12 | -30 |
| 2009-09 | -38 | -71 | -11 | -27 |
| 2009-10 | -38 | -70 | -12 | -27 |
| 2009-11 | -33 | -67 | -8 | -25 |
| 2009-12 | -34 | -65 | -10 | -23 |
| 2010-01 | -32 | -62 | -9 | -24 |
| 2010-02 | -34 | -67 | -12 | -27 |
| 2010-03 | -40 | -69 | -13 | -26 |
| 2010-04 | -46 | -69 | -16 | -27 |
| 2010-05 | -52 | -69 | -19 | -27 |
| 2010-06 | -55 | -71 | -19 | -27 |
| 2010-07 | -49 | -71 | -19 | -30 |
| 2010-08 | -43 | -66 | -18 | -29 |
| 2010-09 | -42 | -64 | -18 | -28 |
| 2010-10 | -40 | -64 | -15 | -28 |
| 2010-11 | -38 | -64 | -11 | -23 |
| 2010-12 | -42 | -68 | -16 | -26 |
| 2011-01 | -44 | -70 | -18 | -26 |
| 2011-02 | -46 | -67 | -18 | -27 |
| 2011-03 | -51 | -69 | -23 | -29 |
| 2011-04 | -56 | -71 | -21 | -31 |
| 2011-05 | -49 | -69 | -20 | -31 |
| 2011-06 | -48 | -68 | -21 | -33 |
| 2011-07 | -42 | -67 | -18 | -31 |
| 2011-08 | -56 | -71 | -23 | -30 |
| 2011-09 | -55 | -75 | -24 | -32 |
| 2011-10 | -51 | -73 | -21 | -30 |
| 2011-11 | -59 | -74 | -25 | -30 |
| 2011-12 | -57 | -74 | -30 | -32 |
| 2012-01 | -54 | -73 | -27 | -32 |
| 2012-02 | -49 | -73 | -26 | -32 |
| 2012-03 | -40 | -68 | -19 | -29 |
| 2012-04 | -38 | -66 | -16 | -29 |
| 2012-05 | -30 | -65 | -16 | -26 |
| 2012-06 | -30 | -68 | -16 | -27 |
| 2012-07 | -43 | -69 | -19 | -27 |
| 2012-08 | -51 | -72 | -19 | -29 |
| 2012-09 | -57 | -75 | -21 | -29 |
| 2012-10 | -60 | -73 | -25 | -29 |
| 2012-11 | -55 | -73 | -25 | -31 |
| 2012-12 | -54 | -69 | -23 | -29 |
| 2013-01 | -58 | -69 | -25 | -28 |
| 2013-02 | -56 | -71 | -24 | -27 |
| 2013-03 | -61 | -75 | -26 | -29 |
| 2013-04 | -62 | -76 | -25 | -28 |
| 2013-05 | -63 | -79 | -26 | -37 |
| 2013-06 | -66 | -80 | -27 | -35 |
| 2013-07 | -57 | -77 | -24 | -34 |
| 2013-08 | -50 | -73 | -22 | -33 |
| 2013-09 | -46 | -72 | -20 | -33 |
| 2013-10 | -45 | -69 | -18 | -35 |
| 2013-11 | -53 | -75 | -19 | -34 |
| 2013-12 | -50 | -72 | -21 | -34 |
| 2014-01 | -48 | -71 | -19 | -35 |
| 2014-02 | -52 | -72 | -20 | -34 |
| 2014-03 | -47 | -69 | -19 | -29 |
| 2014-04 | -45 | -70 | -27 | -32 |
| 2014-05 | -50 | -70 | -23 | -33 |
| 2014-06 | -48 | -69 | -20 | -36 |
| 2014-07 | -49 | -70 | -17 | -32 |
| 2014-08 | -47 | -70 | -20 | -33 |
| 2014-09 | -51 | -71 | -20 | -30 |
| 2014-10 | -50 | -73 | -20 | -31 |
| 2014-11 | -48 | -68 | -17 | -33 |
| 2014-12 | -43 | -66 | -16 | -27 |
| 2015-01 | -42 | -66 | -17 | -29 |
| 2015-02 | -37 | -61 | -15 | -27 |
| 2015-03 | -34 | -59 | -13 | -27 |
| 2015-04 | -34 | -58 | -12 | -24 |
| 2015-05 | -34 | -58 | -14 | -27 |
| 2015-06 | -35 | -58 | -12 | -27 |
| 2015-07 | -36 | -59 | -12 | -29 |
| 2015-08 | -33 | -57 | -12 | -29 |
| 2015-09 | -28 | -52 | -6 | -26 |
| 2015-10 | -30 | -54 | -10 | -24 |
| 2015-11 | -31 | -53 | -10 | -24 |
| 2015-12 | -30 | -54 | -7 | -25 |
| 2016-01 | -27 | -55 | -9 | -24 |
| 2016-02 | -32 | -56 | -10 | -24 |
| 2016-03 | -35 | -57 | -12 | -24 |
| 2016-04 | -36 | -57 | -13 | -25 |
| 2016-05 | -28 | -48 | -10 | -25 |
| 2016-06 | -33 | -54 | -10 | -23 |
| 2016-07 | -33 | -53 | -10 | -29 |
| 2016-08 | -34 | -54 | -10 | -22 |
| 2016-09 | -29 | -54 | -9 | -23 |
| 2016-10 | -29 | -53 | -7 | -23 |
| 2016-11 | -26 | -48 | -8 | -24 |
| 2016-12 | -22 | -51 | -7 | -21 |
| 2017-01 | -27 | -47 | -5 | -22 |
| 2017-02 | -23 | -48 | -6 | -22 |
| 2017-03 | -22 | -48 | -7 | -20 |
| 2017-04 | -21 | -52 | -9 | -20 |
| 2017-05 | -17 | -45 | -7 | -20 |
| 2017-06 | 1 | -40 | -4 | -15 |
| 2017-07 | -11 | -40 | -11 | -18 |
| 2017-08 | -20 | -40 | -9 | -18 |
| 2017-09 | -21 | -41 | -11 | -21 |
| 2017-10 | -25 | -39 | -16 | -21 |
| 2017-11 | -19 | -38 | -10 | -19 |
| 2017-12 | -12 | -30 | -9 | -16 |
| 2018-01 | -19 | -30 | -12 | -16 |
| 2018-02 | -24 | -36 | -18 | -23 |
| 2018-03 | -23 | -40 | -12 | -24 |
| 2018-04 | -19 | -37 | -11 | -26 |
| 2018-05 | -27 | -40 | -14 | -26 |
| 2018-06 | -33 | -47 | -14 | -27 |
| 2018-07 | -33 | -47 | -11 | -28 |
| 2018-08 | -30 | -46 | -11 | -30 |
| 2018-09 | -37 | -49 | -18 | -30 |
| 2018-10 | -33 | -52 | -16 | -29 |
| 2018-11 | -45 | -57 | -18 | -28 |
| 2018-12 | -38 | -65 | -21 | -32 |
| 2019-01 | -31 | -62 | -14 | -28 |
| 2019-02 | -29 | -56 | -12 | -25 |
| 2019-03 | -26 | -54 | -10 | -26 |
| 2019-04 | -25 | -55 | -7 | -25 |
| 2019-05 | -24 | -52 | -5 | -24 |
| 2019-06 | -23 | -44 | -6 | -23 |
| 2019-07 | -25 | -41 | -5 | -20 |
| 2019-08 | -23 | -42 | -4 | -18 |
| 2019-09 | -24 | -38 | -3 | -17 |
| 2019-10 | -25 | -37 | -4 | -17 |
| 2019-11 | -23 | -34 | -2 | -17 |
| 2019-12 | -29 | -38 | -6 | -19 |
| 2020-01 | -29 | -38 | -3 | -16 |
| 2020-02 | -25 | -37 | -5 | -14 |
| 2020-03 | -34 | -33 | -7 | -13 |
| 2020-04 | -68 | -33 | -21 | -7 |
| 2020-05 | -70 | -48 | -19 | -10 |
| 2020-06 | -54 | -57 | -7 | -12 |
| 2020-07 | -53 | -65 | -8 | -15 |
| 2020-08 | -52 | -64 | -7 | -15 |
| 2020-09 | -47 | -66 | -5 | -16 |
graphiqueBalances on personal financial situation and standard of living in France
- Source: INSEE
tableauCONSUMER OPINION: synthetic index and opinion balances
| Avg. (1) | June 20 | July 20 | August 20 | September 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic index (2) | 100 | 96 | 94 | 95 | 95 |
| Financial sit., past 12 m. | -21 | -12 | -15 | -15 | -16 |
| Financial sit., next 12 m. | -6 | -7 | -8 | -7 | -5 |
| Current saving capacity | 9 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
| Expected saving capacity | -9 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 6 |
| Savings intentions, next 12 m. | 17 | 15 | 23 | 25 | 34 |
| Major purchases intentions, next 12 m. | -14 | -15 | -16 | -19 | -18 |
| Standard of living, past 12 m. | -45 | -57 | -65 | -64 | -66 |
| Standard of living, next 12 m. | -25 | -54 | -53 | -52 | -47 |
| Unemployment, next 12 m. | 33 | 77 | 75 | 69 | 70 |
| Consumer prices, past 12 m. | -17 | -31 | -28 | -18 | -28 |
| Consumer prices, next 12 m. | -33 | -14 | -21 | -26 | -32 |
- (1) Average value between January 1987 and December 2019
- (2) The indicator is normalised in such a way that its average equals 100 and standard error equals 10 over the estimation period (1987–2019).
- Source: INSEE, monthly consumer confidence survey
Economic situation in France
Future standard of living in France: moderate recovery
In September, households’ opinion balance about the future standard of living in France has increased by five points but remains well below its long-term average.
The share of households considering that the standard of living in France has improved during the past twelve months has decreased slightly. The corresponding balance has lost two points and remains sharply below its long-term average.
Unemployment: fears remain high
Households' fears about the unemployment trend have slightly increased in September and remain at a high level. The corresponding balance has gained one point and remains well above its long-term average.
tableauHouseholds' unemployment expectations
| Households' unemployment expectations | |
|---|---|
| 2005-01 | 47 |
| 2005-02 | 37 |
| 2005-03 | 42 |
| 2005-04 | 45 |
| 2005-05 | 59 |
| 2005-06 | 36 |
| 2005-07 | 36 |
| 2005-08 | 29 |
| 2005-09 | 22 |
| 2005-10 | 16 |
| 2005-11 | 15 |
| 2005-12 | 14 |
| 2006-01 | 9 |
| 2006-02 | 8 |
| 2006-03 | 24 |
| 2006-04 | 17 |
| 2006-05 | 13 |
| 2006-06 | 15 |
| 2006-07 | 5 |
| 2006-08 | 6 |
| 2006-09 | 0 |
| 2006-10 | 5 |
| 2006-11 | 3 |
| 2006-12 | 21 |
| 2007-01 | 7 |
| 2007-02 | 6 |
| 2007-03 | 9 |
| 2007-04 | 3 |
| 2007-05 | -14 |
| 2007-06 | -10 |
| 2007-07 | -15 |
| 2007-08 | -5 |
| 2007-09 | 3 |
| 2007-10 | 2 |
| 2007-11 | 3 |
| 2007-12 | -3 |
| 2008-01 | 1 |
| 2008-02 | 6 |
| 2008-03 | 7 |
| 2008-04 | 3 |
| 2008-05 | 15 |
| 2008-06 | 14 |
| 2008-07 | 27 |
| 2008-08 | 39 |
| 2008-09 | 45 |
| 2008-10 | 64 |
| 2008-11 | 69 |
| 2008-12 | 76 |
| 2009-01 | 75 |
| 2009-02 | 75 |
| 2009-03 | 74 |
| 2009-04 | 78 |
| 2009-05 | 81 |
| 2009-06 | 85 |
| 2009-07 | 75 |
| 2009-08 | 64 |
| 2009-09 | 67 |
| 2009-10 | 60 |
| 2009-11 | 55 |
| 2009-12 | 54 |
| 2010-01 | 55 |
| 2010-02 | 49 |
| 2010-03 | 58 |
| 2010-04 | 57 |
| 2010-05 | 58 |
| 2010-06 | 65 |
| 2010-07 | 59 |
| 2010-08 | 46 |
| 2010-09 | 31 |
| 2010-10 | 34 |
| 2010-11 | 35 |
| 2010-12 | 34 |
| 2011-01 | 37 |
| 2011-02 | 41 |
| 2011-03 | 33 |
| 2011-04 | 35 |
| 2011-05 | 27 |
| 2011-06 | 29 |
| 2011-07 | 37 |
| 2011-08 | 51 |
| 2011-09 | 57 |
| 2011-10 | 49 |
| 2011-11 | 61 |
| 2011-12 | 59 |
| 2012-01 | 57 |
| 2012-02 | 56 |
| 2012-03 | 52 |
| 2012-04 | 55 |
| 2012-05 | 43 |
| 2012-06 | 53 |
| 2012-07 | 65 |
| 2012-08 | 73 |
| 2012-09 | 73 |
| 2012-10 | 73 |
| 2012-11 | 70 |
| 2012-12 | 74 |
| 2013-01 | 72 |
| 2013-02 | 73 |
| 2013-03 | 77 |
| 2013-04 | 74 |
| 2013-05 | 78 |
| 2013-06 | 78 |
| 2013-07 | 61 |
| 2013-08 | 56 |
| 2013-09 | 51 |
| 2013-10 | 37 |
| 2013-11 | 62 |
| 2013-12 | 48 |
| 2014-01 | 56 |
| 2014-02 | 55 |
| 2014-03 | 55 |
| 2014-04 | 57 |
| 2014-05 | 60 |
| 2014-06 | 67 |
| 2014-07 | 67 |
| 2014-08 | 62 |
| 2014-09 | 67 |
| 2014-10 | 52 |
| 2014-11 | 66 |
| 2014-12 | 66 |
| 2015-01 | 66 |
| 2015-02 | 58 |
| 2015-03 | 44 |
| 2015-04 | 61 |
| 2015-05 | 60 |
| 2015-06 | 61 |
| 2015-07 | 58 |
| 2015-08 | 50 |
| 2015-09 | 45 |
| 2015-10 | 47 |
| 2015-11 | 36 |
| 2015-12 | 45 |
| 2016-01 | 36 |
| 2016-02 | 45 |
| 2016-03 | 39 |
| 2016-04 | 52 |
| 2016-05 | 23 |
| 2016-06 | 25 |
| 2016-07 | 28 |
| 2016-08 | 33 |
| 2016-09 | 29 |
| 2016-10 | 30 |
| 2016-11 | 29 |
| 2016-12 | 19 |
| 2017-01 | 18 |
| 2017-02 | 21 |
| 2017-03 | 20 |
| 2017-04 | 16 |
| 2017-05 | 19 |
| 2017-06 | 5 |
| 2017-07 | 9 |
| 2017-08 | -2 |
| 2017-09 | 16 |
| 2017-10 | 13 |
| 2017-11 | 6 |
| 2017-12 | 6 |
| 2018-01 | 1 |
| 2018-02 | 7 |
| 2018-03 | 4 |
| 2018-04 | 5 |
| 2018-05 | 1 |
| 2018-06 | 14 |
| 2018-07 | 13 |
| 2018-08 | 23 |
| 2018-09 | 22 |
| 2018-10 | 7 |
| 2018-11 | 30 |
| 2018-12 | 30 |
| 2019-01 | 33 |
| 2019-02 | 15 |
| 2019-03 | 20 |
| 2019-04 | 27 |
| 2019-05 | 10 |
| 2019-06 | 10 |
| 2019-07 | 10 |
| 2019-08 | 7 |
| 2019-09 | 2 |
| 2019-10 | 4 |
| 2019-11 | 3 |
| 2019-12 | 10 |
| 2020-01 | 10 |
| 2020-02 | -3 |
| 2020-03 | 18 |
| 2020-04 | 62 |
| 2020-05 | 76 |
| 2020-06 | 77 |
| 2020-07 | 75 |
| 2020-08 | 69 |
| 2020-09 | 70 |
graphiqueHouseholds' unemployment expectations
- Source: INSEE
Perceived inflation: sharp decrease
In September, households considering that prices were on the rise during the past twelve months have been less numerous than the previous month: the corresponding balance has lost ten points and moves away from its long-term average.
Households considering that prices will be on the rise during the next twelve months have been again less numerous than the previous month: the corresponding balance has lost six points. It is now very close to its long-term average.
tableauHouseholds' perception of prices
| Past prices | Future prices | |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-01 | 14 | -44 |
| 2005-02 | 15 | -41 |
| 2005-03 | 15 | -40 |
| 2005-04 | 14 | -40 |
| 2005-05 | 15 | -40 |
| 2005-06 | 11 | -40 |
| 2005-07 | 13 | -35 |
| 2005-08 | 12 | -32 |
| 2005-09 | 12 | -31 |
| 2005-10 | 11 | -32 |
| 2005-11 | 9 | -35 |
| 2005-12 | 4 | -35 |
| 2006-01 | 1 | -37 |
| 2006-02 | 4 | -36 |
| 2006-03 | -3 | -35 |
| 2006-04 | 7 | -32 |
| 2006-05 | 18 | -29 |
| 2006-06 | 11 | -32 |
| 2006-07 | 7 | -34 |
| 2006-08 | 10 | -37 |
| 2006-09 | 14 | -40 |
| 2006-10 | 12 | -39 |
| 2006-11 | 13 | -38 |
| 2006-12 | 18 | -35 |
| 2007-01 | 17 | -38 |
| 2007-02 | 11 | -39 |
| 2007-03 | 6 | -36 |
| 2007-04 | 5 | -34 |
| 2007-05 | -1 | -43 |
| 2007-06 | -3 | -31 |
| 2007-07 | 6 | -27 |
| 2007-08 | 13 | -21 |
| 2007-09 | 20 | -15 |
| 2007-10 | 27 | -20 |
| 2007-11 | 45 | -8 |
| 2007-12 | 54 | -25 |
| 2008-01 | 51 | -15 |
| 2008-02 | 51 | -30 |
| 2008-03 | 67 | -45 |
| 2008-04 | 63 | -38 |
| 2008-05 | 71 | -39 |
| 2008-06 | 70 | -31 |
| 2008-07 | 67 | -30 |
| 2008-08 | 60 | -42 |
| 2008-09 | 50 | -53 |
| 2008-10 | 43 | -37 |
| 2008-11 | 29 | -47 |
| 2008-12 | 19 | -50 |
| 2009-01 | 6 | -51 |
| 2009-02 | 7 | -49 |
| 2009-03 | -1 | -54 |
| 2009-04 | -6 | -56 |
| 2009-05 | -11 | -57 |
| 2009-06 | -16 | -56 |
| 2009-07 | -19 | -52 |
| 2009-08 | -18 | -53 |
| 2009-09 | -25 | -48 |
| 2009-10 | -16 | -45 |
| 2009-11 | -14 | -48 |
| 2009-12 | -14 | -44 |
| 2010-01 | -14 | -41 |
| 2010-02 | -19 | -41 |
| 2010-03 | -19 | -39 |
| 2010-04 | -10 | -34 |
| 2010-05 | -11 | -28 |
| 2010-06 | -10 | -29 |
| 2010-07 | -6 | -27 |
| 2010-08 | -4 | -24 |
| 2010-09 | -2 | -29 |
| 2010-10 | 0 | -25 |
| 2010-11 | 3 | -25 |
| 2010-12 | 9 | -22 |
| 2011-01 | 18 | -19 |
| 2011-02 | 25 | -9 |
| 2011-03 | 30 | 6 |
| 2011-04 | 46 | 0 |
| 2011-05 | 40 | -13 |
| 2011-06 | 33 | -14 |
| 2011-07 | 32 | -18 |
| 2011-08 | 27 | -18 |
| 2011-09 | 25 | -20 |
| 2011-10 | 22 | -23 |
| 2011-11 | 20 | -15 |
| 2011-12 | 19 | -16 |
| 2012-01 | 21 | -17 |
| 2012-02 | 23 | -11 |
| 2012-03 | 22 | -21 |
| 2012-04 | 27 | -20 |
| 2012-05 | 12 | -32 |
| 2012-06 | 12 | -34 |
| 2012-07 | -2 | -25 |
| 2012-08 | -1 | -16 |
| 2012-09 | 3 | -13 |
| 2012-10 | -1 | -15 |
| 2012-11 | -4 | -14 |
| 2012-12 | -7 | -19 |
| 2013-01 | -8 | -19 |
| 2013-02 | -10 | -22 |
| 2013-03 | -10 | -14 |
| 2013-04 | -13 | -20 |
| 2013-05 | -16 | -17 |
| 2013-06 | -11 | -19 |
| 2013-07 | -8 | -17 |
| 2013-08 | -3 | -21 |
| 2013-09 | 4 | -24 |
| 2013-10 | -8 | -21 |
| 2013-11 | -8 | -23 |
| 2013-12 | -8 | -17 |
| 2014-01 | -15 | -16 |
| 2014-02 | -19 | -22 |
| 2014-03 | -23 | -28 |
| 2014-04 | -24 | -29 |
| 2014-05 | -23 | -26 |
| 2014-06 | -28 | -31 |
| 2014-07 | -31 | -31 |
| 2014-08 | -35 | -36 |
| 2014-09 | -40 | -33 |
| 2014-10 | -38 | -28 |
| 2014-11 | -38 | -36 |
| 2014-12 | -46 | -43 |
| 2015-01 | -50 | -46 |
| 2015-02 | -51 | -45 |
| 2015-03 | -53 | -48 |
| 2015-04 | -51 | -43 |
| 2015-05 | -56 | -40 |
| 2015-06 | -54 | -38 |
| 2015-07 | -52 | -37 |
| 2015-08 | -50 | -36 |
| 2015-09 | -53 | -41 |
| 2015-10 | -50 | -41 |
| 2015-11 | -50 | -41 |
| 2015-12 | -51 | -38 |
| 2016-01 | -52 | -42 |
| 2016-02 | -56 | -39 |
| 2016-03 | -57 | -37 |
| 2016-04 | -57 | -37 |
| 2016-05 | -53 | -39 |
| 2016-06 | -53 | -36 |
| 2016-07 | -51 | -37 |
| 2016-08 | -51 | -35 |
| 2016-09 | -46 | -34 |
| 2016-10 | -52 | -38 |
| 2016-11 | -52 | -39 |
| 2016-12 | -48 | -28 |
| 2017-01 | -44 | -24 |
| 2017-02 | -46 | -31 |
| 2017-03 | -46 | -26 |
| 2017-04 | -50 | -28 |
| 2017-05 | -56 | -35 |
| 2017-06 | -56 | -41 |
| 2017-07 | -54 | -31 |
| 2017-08 | -54 | -32 |
| 2017-09 | -55 | -29 |
| 2017-10 | -50 | -23 |
| 2017-11 | -45 | -28 |
| 2017-12 | -46 | -32 |
| 2018-01 | -41 | -16 |
| 2018-02 | -34 | -20 |
| 2018-03 | -37 | -24 |
| 2018-04 | -39 | -27 |
| 2018-05 | -31 | -20 |
| 2018-06 | -27 | -21 |
| 2018-07 | -26 | -21 |
| 2018-08 | -25 | -21 |
| 2018-09 | -16 | -14 |
| 2018-10 | -15 | -14 |
| 2018-11 | -10 | -12 |
| 2018-12 | -9 | -21 |
| 2019-01 | -32 | -40 |
| 2019-02 | -27 | -19 |
| 2019-03 | -17 | -23 |
| 2019-04 | -18 | -23 |
| 2019-05 | -21 | -24 |
| 2019-06 | -20 | -24 |
| 2019-07 | -27 | -23 |
| 2019-08 | -27 | -21 |
| 2019-09 | -28 | -22 |
| 2019-10 | -27 | -21 |
| 2019-11 | -32 | -23 |
| 2019-12 | -34 | -21 |
| 2020-01 | -34 | -24 |
| 2020-02 | -34 | -26 |
| 2020-03 | -38 | -14 |
| 2020-04 | -50 | 12 |
| 2020-05 | -30 | 3 |
| 2020-06 | -31 | -14 |
| 2020-07 | -28 | -21 |
| 2020-08 | -18 | -26 |
| 2020-09 | -28 | -32 |
graphiqueHouseholds' perception of prices
- Source: INSEE
For more information
Definition – The synthetic households’ confidence index summarizes households’ opinion on the economic situation: the higher its value, the more favorable households’ judgment of the economic situation is. It is calculated using a factor analysis technique, which enables to summarize concomitant movements of highly correlated variables. The index describes here the common factor of 8 balances of opinion: past and future general economic situation in France, past and future personal financial situation, unemployment, major purchases intentions, current savings capacity and expected savings capacity.
Calculation method – Around 2,000 households are surveyed by telephone, during the first three weeks of each month. Answers to this survey were collected between August 26 and September 17 2020. For each question, a balance of opinion is calculated as the difference between the percentages of positive and negative answers. Since the level of these balances is not open to direct interpretation, comments are based on their changes and their distance to their long-term average. Seasonal coefficients are calculated again every month, hence the slight revision of the seasonal adjusted balances history at each publication.
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