Equities (Period average, Index) in France
France: Equities (Period average, Index) was 117.9 in 2016. ▲ Rising
Equities in France, 1988–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for equities in France is 117.9, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 8.5% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equities in France peaked at 167.18 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 33.32, in 1988.
France ranks 31st of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 29 years of available data.
Equities (Period average, Index) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 33.32 | — |
| 1989 | 47.07 | +41.3% |
| 1990 | 49.05 | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 47.16 | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 49.45 | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 53.82 | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 54.92 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 49.93 | -9.1% |
| 1996 | 55.52 | +11.2% |
| 1997 | 73.57 | +32.5% |
| 1998 | 98.68 | +34.1% |
| 1999 | 121.28 | +22.9% |
| 2000 | 167.18 | +37.8% |
| 2001 | 133.77 | -20.0% |
| 2002 | 101.14 | -24.4% |
| 2003 | 83.13 | -17.8% |
| 2004 | 98.33 | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 113.82 | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 136.35 | +19.8% |
| 2007 | 152.87 | +12.1% |
| 2008 | 115.84 | -24.2% |
| 2009 | 89.16 | -23.0% |
| 2010 | 100 | +12.2% |
| 2011 | 95.92 | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 89.38 | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 105.41 | +17.9% |
| 2014 | 115.67 | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 128.91 | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 117.9 | -8.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 117.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158.96, 74% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- France's 117.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 162.08, 73% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 40.19 | 33.32 | 47.07 | 2 |
| 1990s | 65.34 | 47.16 | 121.28 | 10 |
| 2000s | 119.16 | 83.13 | 167.18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 107.6 | 89.38 | 128.91 | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
More financial sector data for France
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equities in France?
- Equities in France was 117.9 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest equities recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 167.18 in 2000.
- What is the lowest equities recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.32 in 1988.
- How does France rank for equities?
- France ranks 31st out of 37 countries with data for 2016.
- Is equities rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Equities (Period average, Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Financial Market Prices dataset presents country-specific information on share prices, providing insights into equity markets. These data are compiled using nationally defined methodologies and are not based on a standardized definition across countries.