France computer programming services index
France computer programming services index stood at 136.73 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer programming, consultancy and related services (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 62) | 136.73 | 134.98 | 135.64 | 135.22 | 135.16 | 135.01 | 136.33 | 131.5 | 129.18 | 132.59 | |
| Information services (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 63) | 143.4 | 138.43 | 138.19 | 139.86 | 138.54 | 137.28 | 140.96 | 139.05 | 137.78 | 135.21 | |
| Real estate (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 68) | 101.3 | 101.99 | 104.58 | 102.75 | 104.99 | 103.27 | 103.26 | 100.86 | 102.03 | 102.03 |
Understanding france computer programming services index
Software development, systems integration, web application design, and hardware consultancy output are quantified through the France computer programming services index. This metric aggregates monthly market activity generated by firms specializing in bespoke code authoring, database management, and network infrastructure maintenance. It excludes hardware manufacturing and retail sales of packaged software. Unlike telecommunications metrics or generalized information sector measures, this series isolates the specific value added by technical problem-solvers and digital architects working directly with business clients.
Interpreting these monthly figures requires accounting for standard seasonal adjustments that remove calendar effects such as the variable timing of holidays and leap years. Initial index figures are subject to routine revisions as late survey responses arrive from smaller independent consultants and corporate respondents. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year comparisons over consecutive period movements to filter out erratic month-to-month fluctuations caused by large project completions. Cross-referencing this index with nominal turnover metrics helps distinguish true volume expansion from pricing adjustments driven by wage inflation in the technology sector.
Frequently asked questions
- What exact business activities fall under the France computer programming services index?
- The index tracks custom software creation, IT consultancy, computer facility management, and the configuration of hardware and software systems for clients.
- Why might consecutive monthly readings in this series appear volatile?
- Large corporate technology contracts and project-based billing schedules can create sharp month-to-month swings that do not reflect the underlying long-term trajectory.
- How does this index differ from broader information technology sector measures?
- It focuses strictly on software creation and technical advisory work, omitting telecommunications networks, data hosting facilities, and hardware manufacturing.