France accommodation and food services production index
France accommodation and food services production index stood at 161.35 in Jul 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Services production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Mar 2005 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services production and turnover table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food service activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Section, item I) | 161.35 | 160.28 | 161.02 | 160.83 | 160.29 | 160.08 | 161.18 | 162.71 | 161.14 | 160.11 | |
| Information and communication (NAF rev. 2, lev. Section, item J) | 126.37 | 124.89 | 126.16 | 126.82 | 125.55 | 126.17 | 126.56 | 123.9 | 121.47 | 123.75 | |
| Real estate (NAF rev. 2, lev. Section, item L) | 101.3 | 101.99 | 104.58 | 102.75 | 104.99 | 103.27 | 103.26 | 100.86 | 102.03 | 102.03 |
Understanding france accommodation and food services production index
Hospitality and lodging sector output is tracked by the France accommodation and food services production index, measuring the combined real monthly volume of short-stay lodging and prepared meal delivery. This specific sector grouping covers hotels, campsites, restaurants, bars, and catering operations, isolating tourist and dining activity from other market services. Financial services, real estate transactions, and transport operations are explicitly excluded, leaving a focused gauge of visitor spending and consumer eating habits. By adjusting for price inflation, the measure reveals true physical shifts in room nights sold and meals served rather than just higher menu costs.
When evaluating monthly results, analysts must account for the extreme seasonality inherent in tourism and holiday dining, despite built-in statistical smoothing methods. Early estimates frequently undergo revision as late administrative returns and hotelier tax filings arrive. Comparing annual changes alongside sequential monthly figures helps filter out weather disruptions and shifting holiday calendars. A common pitfall involves confusing this activity measure with retail trade turnover, since food and beverage services operate under distinct regulatory and operational frameworks.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover retail grocery stores alongside restaurants?
- No, retail sales of food through supermarkets or grocery shops fall outside this category, which is restricted strictly to dining out and meal preparation services.
- How does this series account for seasonal holiday peaks in tourism?
- The data undergo seasonal and working-day adjustments to smooth out predictable annual surges caused by summer holidays and winter travel periods.
- Why do early estimates for the hospitality sector often change?
- Hotels and catering firms frequently report financial data with delays, prompting statistical revisions in subsequent monthly releases.