France general government value added
France general government value added stood at 126,480 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value added of general government - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 126,480 | 125,605 | 124,795 | 124,187 | 123,732 | 123,355 | 122,562 | 122,041 | 121,093 | 119,881 | |
| Gross operating surplus of general government - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 29,157 | 28,824 | 28,557 | 28,338 | 28,145 | 27,967 | 27,661 | 27,548 | 27,377 | 27,257 | |
| Gross disposable income of the general government - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 183,017 | 181,723 | 186,802 | 178,818 | 177,151 | 178,776 | 169,700 | 170,004 | 172,881 | 170,870 |
Understanding france general government value added
The net creation of value resulting from the operational activities of public administrative units is measured in this production metric. It calculates total output generated by public bodies valued at basic prices minus the intermediate consumption of goods and services used up in that production process. This series differs from downstream income aggregates by strictly evaluating the value added through direct public administrative production.
Interpretation of this series benefits from seasonal and working-day adjustments, which remove calendar distortions inherent in public sector service delivery. Early estimates rely on proxy indicators for public output and are subject to regular revisions as administrative financial reports are finalized. Users should remember that public sector value added is largely based on the sum of production costs rather than market sales prices, reflecting the non-market nature of many government services.
Frequently asked questions
- How is public sector value added calculated?
- It is derived by subtracting the cost of intermediate goods and services consumed in production from the total output generated by public bodies.
- Why is market pricing not used for most public output calculations?
- Many administrative and social services are provided free or at non-market prices, requiring output to be measured by production costs instead.
- Do seasonal adjustments fully account for public sector holiday patterns?
- While seasonal and working-day adjustments smooth routine calendar effects, school holidays and administrative closures require careful interpretation.