France employment activities production index
France employment activities production index stood at 103.11 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 78) | 103.11 | 102.59 | 101.04 | 103.05 | 102.25 | 104.18 | 101.17 | 102.27 | 102.47 | 103.93 | |
| Travel agency, tour operator reservation service and related activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 79) | 228.73 | 227.49 | 231.93 | 237.9 | 231.66 | 240.78 | 241.06 | 236.58 | 249.86 | 235.01 | |
| Security and investigation activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 80) | 121.39 | 122.89 | 120.75 | 119.96 | 121.06 | 121.84 | 121.5 | 119.88 | 116.68 | 117.99 |
Understanding france employment activities production index
Personnel search, labor recruitment, temporary staffing placement, and human resource provision services are measured by the France employment activities production index. This indicator isolates the output of agencies matching job seekers with client organizations, covering both temporary workforce deployment and permanent executive search functions. It excludes direct internal human resource departments of operating companies and general educational institutions, focusing strictly on commercial labor brokerage. The compilation process aggregates monthly business survey responses and fiscal turnover data to quantify real economic output within the staffing sector.
Interpreting these figures necessitates watching for routine statistical revisions as early survey returns are replaced by exhaustive administrative tax records. Seasonal adjustment accounts for standard holiday periods and cyclical hiring windows, though shifts in labor market regulations can alter traditional seasonal patterns. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year comparisons to evaluate underlying employment agency momentum without getting distracted by temporary monthly hiring spikes. Comparing this index directly against official jobless rates can be complex, as staffing agency activity often serves as a leading indicator for broader labor market turning points.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific labor market services are counted here?
- It captures executive search, permanent placement, and temporary workforce supply agencies.
- Are internal corporate human resources departments included?
- No, only commercial staffing agencies and recruitment consultancies selling services on the market are measured.
- Does this index match standard unemployment statistics?
- No, it tracks the business output of staffing agencies rather than measuring the total count of unemployed individuals.