France vs Germany: HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither)

France
171.62
in 2026
Germany
165.59
in 2026
France rank
4th
Germany rank
6th

HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) over time

  • France
  • Germany
0100200300199620112026

How they compare

France currently reports 171.62 against 165.59 in Germany, a difference of 6.03.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 31 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 4th and Germany ranks 6th of 27 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 145.74 218.16 72.42 Germany
2000s 144.28 231.23 86.95 Germany
2010s 156.88 228.23 71.36 Germany
2020s 170.46 203.33 32.87 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither), France or Germany?
France, at 171.62 against 165.59 in Germany as of 2026.
What is the difference in hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) between France and Germany?
6.03, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
How do France and Germany rank globally for hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither)?
France ranks 4th and Germany ranks 6th of 27 countries.
Where does this data come from?
European Central Bank, published as HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight)
Source
European Central Bank
Licence
ECB Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
29 places, 871 data points, 1996–2026
Last refreshed