France general government labor taxes from
France general government labor taxes from stood at 3,045 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes on labor from the general government - Values at current prices - SA series | 3,045 | 3,002 | 2,970 | 2,962 | 2,949 | 2,929 | 2,932 | 2,926 | 2,912 | 2,876 | |
| Taxes on labor to general government - Values at current prices - SA series | 15,304 | 15,294 | 15,062 | 15,091 | 15,027 | 14,896 | 14,700 | 14,564 | 14,551 | 14,317 | |
| Other taxes on production from general government - Values at current prices - SA series | 533 | 550 | 525 | 530 | 528 | 538 | 529 | 511 | 507 | 509 |
Understanding france general government labor taxes from
Taxes on labor from the general government detail compulsory unrequited payments levied on the employment of labor or the total wage bill, viewed from the originating perspective of the tax system. This metric encompasses payroll taxes and specialized employment-based levies that employers must remit based on their workforce size or total compensation. It isolates the fiscal burden specifically tied to labor utilization rather than general corporate revenue. Excluded from this series are personal income taxes withheld from employees and standard social security contributions.
Interpreting this data series requires careful distinction between wage rate growth and statutory changes to labor tax schedules or exemptions. Seasonal adjustment models correct for calendar quirks in tax collection, but preliminary quarterly accounts frequently undergo revision as tax authorities reconcile employer declarations. Researchers comparing labor taxation across jurisdictions must account for structural differences in how countries fund public expenditures through payroll-based levies versus general revenues.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific levies comprise labor taxes in this context?
- Compulsory payments levied on the employment of labor or total payroll amounts, distinct from standard social contributions.
- Are employee income tax withholdings included in labor taxes?
- No, personal income taxes are recorded under separate income tax categories.
- What causes shifts in this series independent of hiring?
- Legislative changes to payroll tax rates, thresholds, or targeted hiring exemptions directly alter the collected total.