France general government intermediate consumption
France general government intermediate consumption stood at 41,730 EUR million in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Government accounts table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1949 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Government accounts table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate consumption of general government - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 41,730 | 41,543 | 41,168 | 40,938 | 40,673 | 40,717 | 40,611 | 40,583 | 40,752 | 40,462 | |
| Gross fixed capital formation of general government - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 33,269 | 33,262 | 33,491 | 33,235 | 32,985 | 32,650 | 32,217 | 32,203 | 32,000 | 31,178 | |
| Other expenditure - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 144,772 | 143,767 | 143,041 | 142,669 | 141,705 | 140,832 | 139,976 | 139,304 | 138,504 | 137,722 |
Understanding france general government intermediate consumption
The value of goods and services consumed as inputs by public administrative units during the process of producing their own services or carrying out administrative functions. This expenditure category covers office supplies, external legal and accounting services, energy utilities, building maintenance, and telecommunications, excluding the compensation of public employees and the consumption of fixed capital. It measures operational throughput rather than capital investments or transfer payments.
Interpreting these expenses requires accounting for administrative procurement schedules and energy price volatility that can distort quarterly spending patterns without reflecting changes in operational scale. Because public agencies often concentrate procurement activities at specific points in the administrative cycle, seasonal adjustments are necessary to identify underlying purchasing trends. Revisions frequently follow the arrival of supplier invoices and institutional audit updates.
Frequently asked questions
- What items are included in intermediate consumption by public entities?
- The category covers office supplies, utility costs, contracted professional services, and maintenance materials used up during administrative operations.
- How does this expenditure differ from gross fixed capital formation?
- Intermediate consumption covers inputs used up entirely within the production period, whereas capital formation involves durable assets with a lifespan exceeding one year.
- Why can energy price fluctuations impact this series significantly?
- Public administrative buildings and transport fleets consume substantial energy utilities, making operational expenditures sensitive to shifts in fuel and power markets.