France GFCF volume: all sectors info and communication
France GFCF volume: all sectors info and communication stood at 24,191 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Fixed investment 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 Fixed investment table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
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| Chain-linked volumes | |||||||||||
| GFCF of all sectors in all institutional sectors - Information and communication | 24,191 | 24,186 | 23,713 | 23,600 | 23,183 | 23,059 | 23,038 | 22,803 | 22,796 | 22,181 | |
| GFCF of all sectors in all institutional sectors - Real estate services | 1,992 | 2,022 | 2,064 | 2,005 | 2,008 | 2,019 | 1,940 | 1,862 | 1,811 | 1,834 |
Understanding france GFCF volume: all sectors info and communication
Information and communication investment evaluates chain-linked gross fixed capital formation in digital infrastructure, telecommunications networks, computer hardware, and proprietary software systems across all institutional sectors. The scope captures fiber-optic cables, switching gear, servers, databases, and custom software development outlays intended for multi-period use. Excluded are ordinary telecommunication service subscriptions and basic IT consulting fees. Unlike traditional machinery rows, this metric emphasizes digital capacity, intangible software assets, and connectivity infrastructure.
Analyzing this digital asset measure requires accounting for rapid technological obsolescence and frequent hedonic quality adjustments that reprice hardware and software over time. Year-on-year comparisons provide a stable view of structural digital adoption, while quarter-on-quarter data can exhibit erratic movements tied to major network rollout completions. Revisions are common as corporate technology audits and software expenditure surveys are finalized. Users should note that capitalized software development involves complex valuation models that make early estimates especially sensitive to subsequent data collection.
Frequently asked questions
- Are standard telecommunication service bills included in this series?
- No, routine service subscriptions are operational expenses, while network infrastructure and hardware purchases are capitalized.
- How does technology obsolescence affect the measurement of this series?
- Statistical agencies apply hedonic quality adjustments to account for rapid improvements in computing power and software capabilities.
- Does this category cover custom software development outlays?
- Yes, expenditures on proprietary databases and custom software intended for multi-period use are included.