France deposits of other sectors: general government
France deposits of other sectors: general government stood at 117,406 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 Sep 1997 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 | |
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| Deposits of other sectors | |||||||||||
| Deposits of general government | 117,406 | 120,170 | 131,874 | 112,676 | 114,504 | 122,770 | 115,582 | 132,623 | 98,216 | 113,340 | |
| Deposits of other financial intermediaries | 636,702 | 624,372 | 644,396 | 610,751 | 599,049 | 618,115 | 598,836 | 604,033 | 605,771 | 637,158 |
Understanding france deposits of other sectors: general government
Public sector deposits held across the banking system by central, regional, and local government bodies are compiled in this statistical series. The measurement captures public treasury balances, administrative funds, and institutional accounts maintained by governmental authorities within resident credit institutions, excluding private corporate and household money. It serves to monitor how public sector cash management interacts with broader banking liquidity.
Interpreting these balances requires close attention to the fiscal calendar, as tax collection peaks and major public expenditure dates generate sharp, predictable fluctuations. Initial monthly figures are subject to revision as government accounting offices reconcile their accounts with reporting banks. Comparing data against the same period of the prior year helps analysts bypass the distortions caused by seasonal budget cycles.
Frequently asked questions
- Which levels of government are covered by this deposit measure?
- The series spans central government administrations, regional authorities, and local municipal bodies.
- Does this series include public non-financial corporations?
- No, state-owned enterprises are generally grouped with corporate sectors rather than government accounts.
- Why do general government deposits experience sharp monthly swings?
- Large inflows from tax collection dates followed by major public spending outlays create pronounced cyclical volatility.