France business credit by sector: information and comms
France business credit by sector: information and comms stood at 59,967 EUR million in Aug 2026, according to ECB Data Portal – Balance sheet items of monetary financial institutions (BSI), France. It is one of the indicators in the Bank credit outstanding table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Bank credit outstanding table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobilised and mobilisable credit, outstanding amount, by sector | |||||||||||
| Information and communication | 59,967 | 60,233 | 59,365 | 57,554 | 57,249 | 55,687 | 55,562 | 55,145 | 55,501 | 56,747 | |
| Real estate activities | 642,960 | 641,638 | 637,643 | 636,719 | 633,768 | 631,101 | 628,250 | 626,573 | 627,739 | 624,556 |
Understanding france business credit by sector: information and comms
Bank credit extended to enterprises operating in telecommunications, software publishing, IT services, and media production is quantified in this series. The compilation captures financing utilized for technology infrastructure, digital network expansion, and intangible asset development, separating these firms from traditional industrial and commercial sectors. Both short-term credit lines and specialized project financing are included.
Interpreting these figures requires understanding that technology investments often occur in discrete waves linked to digital transitions or regulatory changes, causing uneven monthly patterns. Revisions frequently reflect reclassifications as technology firms evolve their business models. Comparing data against the same period of the prior year helps analysts discern structural financing trends from temporary project-based funding swings.
Frequently asked questions
- What activities are encompassed by information and communication credit?
- Telecommunications, software development, IT consultancy, data hosting, and media publishing.
- Are personal telecommunication bills or consumer tech purchases included?
- No, household spending on technology is excluded; this series tracks corporate credit to tech and media firms.
- Why can credit growth in this sector be lumpy?
- Firms often draw down large credit facilities to fund major digital infrastructure or spectrum acquisition projects.