France general government other expenditure
France general government other expenditure stood at 144,772 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 1980 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Other income - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 43,550 | 42,452 | 42,179 | 42,595 | 42,186 | 41,999 | 41,967 | 41,561 | 41,110 | 40,368 | |
| Operating surplus, net of CFC - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 54 | 97 | 71 | 33 | -9 | -184 | -250 | -123 | -109 | -109 |
Understanding france general government other expenditure
Unclassified residual outflows disbursed by administrative units that do not fit into standard categories like compensation of employees, social benefits, or capital investments populate this metric. It includes miscellaneous current transfers, property expenses paid to other sectors, and certain types of disaster or legal settlement payments. Major fiscal components such as gross capital formation, direct tax revenues, and interest payments on public debt are excluded, as they possess dedicated tracking rows. The measure captures minor and irregular operational expenditures that fall outside primary public administration functions.
Reading this series requires caution regarding sudden regulatory shifts or one-off administrative settlements that can distort the path of figures across adjacent reporting periods. Because these residual outlays lack the regular payment rhythm of wages or social benefits, comparing adjacent quarters can produce misleading volatility. Analysts should examine accompanying administrative notes to identify whether sudden movements stem from structural policy shifts or purely temporary accounting adjustments. Revisions frequently appear when delayed settlement documentation or finalized local authority disbursements are incorporated.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of payments are grouped into other expenditure?
- It captures miscellaneous current transfers, property expenses, and legal or disaster settlements that do not fit standard fiscal categories.
- Are public sector wages included here?
- No, employee compensation is recorded under its own dedicated operational expense category.
- Why does this series often show sudden quarterly jumps?
- Irregular administrative settlements and policy adjustments create unpredictable payment spikes that do not follow steady seasonal patterns.