France general government production taxes from
France general government production taxes from stood at 3,578 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 production of general government - Values at current prices - SA series | 3,578 | 3,552 | 3,495 | 3,492 | 3,477 | 3,467 | 3,461 | 3,437 | 3,419 | 3,385 | |
| Taxes on production to the general government - Values at current prices - SA series | 33,676 | 34,146 | 33,077 | 33,228 | 33,125 | 33,372 | 32,966 | 32,386 | 32,333 | 32,262 | |
| 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 |
Understanding france general government production taxes from
Taxes on production of general government capture compulsory, unrequited levies collected from producers that relate to the production or importation of goods and services, or the use of factors of production. This category encompasses charges levied on land, fixed assets, or labor employed in operational activities, regardless of the profitability of the producing entity. It reflects the fiscal burden originating from regulatory frameworks applied to economic operations. Excluded are taxes on income, wealth, or corporate profits, which are classified under distinct revenue headings.
Evaluating this series requires attention to changes in tax legislation, rate adjustments, and administrative reclassifications that can alter revenue collection independently of underlying economic activity. Seasonal adjustment models remove predictable intra-year tax collection schedules, yet preliminary figures remain subject to revision as final tax audit data are processed. Comparing these flows with broader fiscal aggregates helps analysts gauge the reliance of public authorities on production-based taxation versus income taxation.
Frequently asked questions
- What levies are included in production taxes?
- Compulsory, unrequited charges related to the production, importation, or use of production factors in economic activities.
- Are corporate income taxes part of this series?
- No, taxes on corporate profits and personal income are excluded and recorded under separate tax classifications.
- Why do production taxes fluctuate independently of output?
- Changes in statutory rates, tax base definitions, or regulatory thresholds can alter tax totals without matching output shifts.