France education consumption (current prices)
France education consumption (current prices) stood at 11,604 EUR million in 2025, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Final consumption by function (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1959 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Final consumption by function (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current prices | |||||||||||
| Education | 11,604 | 11,306 | 10,691 | 9,998 | 9,518 | 9,337 | 9,520 | 8,996 | 8,879 | 8,258 | |
| Hotels, cafes and restaurants | 141,018 | 134,666 | 127,161 | 114,367 | 78,792 | 67,369 | 95,830 | 90,252 | 84,796 | 80,172 |
Understanding france education consumption (current prices)
Financial outlays directed toward formal instruction and educational programs by resident households define this educational expenditure measure. Included within the scope are tuition fees, enrollment costs, and related payments made to private or public educational institutions spanning pre-primary through tertiary levels. Excluded are informal hobby courses, corporate training funded by employers, and student living expenses such as housing and catering, which are allocated to their respective consumption functions. This series captures direct payments for structured learning.
Interpreting these accounts requires recognizing that public policy changes regarding school fees and subsidies can cause abrupt structural breaks in household outlays. Revisions often incorporate administrative data from educational ministries, which may be finalized long after initial reference periods close. Analysts comparing this indicator with government spending on education must distinguish between direct household fee payments and publicly provided educational services.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover driving lessons?
- Driving instruction is generally classified under transport-related services rather than formal educational institutions.
- Are university tuition fees included?
- Yes, enrollment and tuition fees paid to higher education institutions by students or their families are captured here.
- How are public school subsidies reflected?
- Only out-of-pocket household expenditures are measured in this series, excluding the substantial value of publicly funded education provision.