Forecast: Number of POS Terminals in France

The number of POS terminals in France has shown varied growth trends from 2013 to 2023, reaching 1.94 million units in 2023. Significant growth spikes were observed in 2014 (19.54%) and 2018 (12.63%), while minor fluctuations occurred in other years. Over the past two years, the growth was modest with a year-on-year increase of 1.83% in 2022 and 1.76% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years stands at 1.17%.

Looking towards the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028, the number of POS terminals is expected to increase gradually, with an average annual growth rate of 1.24%, culminating in 2.10 million units by 2028, representing an overall growth rate of 6.33% over five years.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Technological advancements in POS systems, driving adoption.
• Increased penetration of contactless and mobile payment options.
• Regulatory changes impacting payment processing infrastructure.
• Shift towards integrated e-commerce and brick-and-mortar sales systems.