The Bank of France has released updated forecasts indicating stable economic growth for France in the coming years. The central bank has revised its 2025 growth forecast upward to 0.9% from the previous 0.7%, reflecting an improvement in the short-term outlook for the national economy.

For 2026, the Bank of France forecasts a growth rate of 1.0%, which is an improvement from the previous estimate of 0.9%. The growth forecast for 2027 is also set at 1.0%, although this indicates a downtick from the prior figure of 1.1%. Besides, the central bank has provided its first forecast for 2028, predicting a growth rate of 1.1%, which points to a gradual acceleration in growth rates over the long term.

This modest yet stable growth trajectory is attributed to two key factors: the recovery of consumer spending and a revival in business investments. However, the realization of these positive scenarios largely depends on reducing political uncertainty, which is currently exerting some pressure on business activity. As the second-largest economy in the eurozone, France reveals potential for gradual acceleration from its current modest growth rates to a more robust expansion by 2028.