France creative and arts activities turnover index
France creative and arts activities turnover index stood at 250.46 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 Jan 1999 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services turnover | |||||||||||
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 90) | 250.46 | 235.58 | 237.86 | 227.19 | 221.11 | 222.41 | 223.39 | 220.63 | 211.35 | 210.28 | |
| Repair of computers and personal and household goods (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 95) | 119.09 | 113.86 | 113.48 | 113.18 | 112.35 | 111.6 | 114.22 | 115.27 | 115.27 | 114.73 |
Understanding france creative and arts activities turnover index
Invoices from independent visual artists, authors, theatrical producers, and live musical performers form the basis of this specialized index. This metric isolates creative production and performance activities from broader commercial entertainment and recreational operations. Excluded from this scope are broadcast media production, sound recording publishing houses, and retail art galleries selling pre-produced goods.
Monthly figures in this sector often exhibit irregular patterns tied to the timing of specific cultural festivals, exhibition openings, and tour schedules. Revisions to early estimates frequently occur as independent creators and small production entities finalize tax and accounting records. Analysts should rely on annual growth rates to smooth out the timing anomalies inherent in project-based artistic work.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific entities contribute to the creative and arts index?
- Independent artists, authors, theatrical producers, and live performers generate these turnover figures.
- Does this measure include motion picture production?
- No, film, television, and sound recording activities are classified under a separate division.
- How do project-based schedules affect monthly data interpretation?
- The timing of exhibitions and tours can cause lumpy monthly figures, making annual comparisons more informative.