France GDP growth contribution: NPISH consumption
France GDP growth contribution: NPISH consumption stood at 0.01 Percentage points in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Quarterly GDP and value added table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q2 1950 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Quarterly GDP and value added table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions to GDP growth | |||||||||||
| Consumption expenditures of NPISHs | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | -0.01 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0.01 | |
| Total GFCF | -0.06 | -0.18 | 0.03 | 0.16 | 0.1 | 0.06 | 0.02 | -0.2 | 0.09 | -0.14 |
Understanding france GDP growth contribution: NPISH consumption
Spending by private, voluntary associations dedicated to serving households is quantified here through its specific contribution to overall economic expansion. The metric covers outlays by organizations such as charities, trade unions, political parties, religious groups, and sports clubs that provide non-market services to members or the public without profit motives. It separates these grassroots institutional activities from corporate business operations, government entities, and direct household purchases. The resulting percentage points express the exact growth impact generated by this specialized sector.
Reading these figures requires understanding that this sector represents a relatively small fraction of total macroeconomic demand, meaning its individual quarterly contributions are typically modest. Because funding often relies on voluntary donations, membership dues, and government grants, spending patterns can display idiosyncratic volatility unrelated to broader commercial cycles. Analysts should avoid over-interpreting minor quarterly fluctuations in this series, as revisions to survey data from voluntary organizations can occasionally generate noticeable adjustments in early estimates.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of organizations are classified as NPISHs in national accounts?
- Charities, religious institutions, political organizations, trade unions, and amateur sports clubs are included.
- Why is the growth contribution of NPISHs typically very small?
- The sector accounts for a minor share of total national expenditure compared to households, corporations, and government.
- Are commercial foundations included in this non-profit category?
- Only non-profit institutions that primarily serve households and operate on a non-market basis are captured here.