France’s GDP rose by 0.2% in the second quarter compared with the previous three months, according to preliminary data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). This figure was in line with the consensus forecast by analysts, as reported by Trading Economics.
Exports rose by 2.6% last quarter, while imports rose by 0.8%.
Consumer spending rose by 0.2%, while government spending increased by 0.4%. Gross fixed capital formation declined by 0.3%.
Economic growth in April–June stood at 0.7% compared to the same period in 2025. Experts had forecast growth of 0.8%.
In the first quarter, GDP contracted by 0.1% compared to the previous quarter and grew by 0.8% year-over-year.
Final data on the country’s GDP growth for the second quarter will be released on August 28.
