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31 August 2021 · n° 222
In August 2021, consumer prices increased by 1.9% year on year Consumer price index - provisional results - August 2021
These provisional results are only preliminary data. Accordingly, they should not be used for contractual revaluations. The indices published here are based on a limited set of price observations and from estimates of some rates of change for fares which are not yet available. The complete results will be published on 15 September 2021.
Additional information is available in “For further information”.
Over a year, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) should rise by 1.9% in August 2021, after +1.2% in the previous month, according to the provisional estimate made at the end of the month. This increase in inflation should result in particular from the rebound in manufactured good prices linked to the end of summer sales. The prices of food and those of energy should accelerate. The prices of services should grow slightly in link with those of transports. The increase in tobacco prices should maintain at the same level as in the last month.
Over one month, consumer prices should rise by 0.6% in August, after +0,1% in July. The prices of manufactured goods should rebound sharply. The prices of food should accelerate in the wake of those of fresh food and those of tobacco should be stable after a decrease in the previous month. The prices of services and those of energy should slow down.
Year on year, the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices should rise by 2.4% after +1.5% in July. Over one month, it should increase by 0.7% after +0.1% in the previous month.
tableauConsumer Price Indices
| Weight 2021 | August 2020 | July 2021 | August 2021 (p) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI - All items* | 10000 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Food | 1785 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| - Fresh food | 261 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 6.3 |
| - Other food products | 1524 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Tobacco | 243 | 13.8 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Energy | 746 | -7.1 | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Manufactured products | 2501 | -0.2 | -1.1 | 1.3 |
| Services | 4725 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| HICP** - All items | 10000 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
- (p) provisional results
- *: Consumer Price Indices
- **: Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices
tableauVariations in the consumer price index
| 12-month-rate | 1-month-rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01 | 1.3 | -0.2 |
| 2017-02 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| 2017-03 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| 2017-04 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| 2017-05 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| 2017-06 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| 2017-07 | 0.7 | -0.3 |
| 2017-08 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| 2017-09 | 1.0 | -0.2 |
| 2017-10 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| 2017-11 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| 2017-12 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 2018-01 | 1.3 | -0.1 |
| 2018-02 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| 2018-03 | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 2018-04 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| 2018-05 | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| 2018-06 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| 2018-07 | 2.3 | -0.1 |
| 2018-08 | 2.3 | 0.5 |
| 2018-09 | 2.2 | -0.2 |
| 2018-10 | 2.2 | 0.1 |
| 2018-11 | 1.9 | -0.2 |
| 2018-12 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| 2019-01 | 1.2 | -0.4 |
| 2019-02 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| 2019-03 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| 2019-04 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| 2019-05 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| 2019-06 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| 2019-07 | 1.1 | -0.2 |
| 2019-08 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| 2019-09 | 0.9 | -0.3 |
| 2019-10 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| 2019-11 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| 2019-12 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 2020-01 | 1.5 | -0.4 |
| 2020-02 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| 2020-03 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 2020-04 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| 2020-05 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2020-06 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 2020-07 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 2020-08 | 0.2 | -0.1 |
| 2020-09 | 0.0 | -0.5 |
| 2020-10 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2020-11 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 2020-12 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| 2021-01 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 2021-02 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| 2021-03 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| 2021-04 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| 2021-05 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| 2021-06 | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| 2021-07 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| 2021-08 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
graphiqueVariations in the consumer price index
- Geographical coverage: France excluding Mayotte
- Source: INSEE - Consumer Price Indices
For further information
In August, the missing prices due to a lack of collection or an impossibility to purchase the products were imputed in compliance with Eurostat guidelines. The imputation rate should be 7%.
Definition
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is designed for comparison of consumer price inflation between Members States of the European Union. It is computed for all households in France except Mayotte.
Publication of final results: 15 September 2021 at 8:45 am
Next publication: 30 September 2021 at 8:45 am
Documentation
CPI - methodological changes for 2021 (pdf,279 Ko)
Abbreviated Methodology (pdf,131 Ko)
Pour en savoir plus
In August, the missing prices due to a lack of collection or an impossibility to purchase the products were imputed in compliance with Eurostat guidelines. The imputation rate should be 7%.
Definition
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is designed for comparison of consumer price inflation between Members States of the European Union. It is computed for all households in France except Mayotte.
Publication of final results: 15 September 2021 at 8:45 am
Next publication: 30 September 2021 at 8:45 am