Key data points
Last release
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Observation period
May 2025
Next release
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Forecast
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Highest
88.04 % on Jan 31, 1989
Lowest
45.62 % on Apr 30, 2020
About France Capacity Utilization
Capacity utilization in manufacturing measures the percentage of available production capacity that is actually being used over a given period. It indicates how efficiently manufacturers are using their resources and is a key gauge of economic activity, potential inflationary pressures, and slack in the industrial sector. A higher rate suggests strong demand and efficient use of resources, while a lower rate may indicate underutilization or weak demand.