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The French economy advanced 0.3 percent on quarter in the three months to September 2019, the same pace as in the previous two periods but above market estimates of a 0.2 percent growth, a preliminary estimate showed. Household consumption, government spending and fixed investment rose further while net foreign demand contributed negatively. Year-on-year, the economy expanded 1.3 percent in the third quarter, following a 1.4 percent expansion in the previous three-month period.

France's quarterly economic growth was revised higher to 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2019 from a preliminary estimate of 0.2 percent, as net foreign demand contributed positively to the expansion while first estimates had pointed to neutral contribution. Fixed investment grew solidly while household consumption rose at a slower pace.

The French economy advanced 0.2 percent on quarter in the three months to June 2019, easing from a 0.3 percent growth in the previous period and missing market expectations of a 0.3 percent expansion, a preliminary estimate showed. This was the weakest growth rate in a year, as household consumption rose at a softer pace while changes in inventories contributed negatively to GDP growth and net foreign demand was neutral. Year-on-year, the economy expanded 1.3 percent in the second quarter, little-changed from a 1.2 percent growth in the previous three-month period.

The French economy grew 0.3 percent on quarter in the three months to March 2019, slowing from an upwardly revised 0.4 percent expansion in the previous period and matching a preliminary estimate and market expectations, final figures showed. Household consumption rose further while fixed investment eased and net foreign demand contributed negatively.

The French economy advanced 0.3 percent on quarter in the three months to March 2019, the same pace as in the previous period and matching market expectations, a first estimate showed. Household consumption and fixed investment were the main drivers of growth while net foreign demand contributed negatively. Year-on-year, the economy expanded 1.1 percent in the first quarter, after a 1 percent expansion in the previous three-month period.

The French economy advanced 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, the same pace as in the previous period, final estimate showed. Exports helped offset a weak household consumption while government expenditure advanced at a faster pace. Considering full 2018, the economy grew 1.6 percent, revised from a preliminary 1.5 percent and compared to a 2.3 percent expansion in 2017.