France GVA chained volumes: mining, energy, water and waste
France GVA chained volumes: mining, energy, water and waste stood at 39,971 in 2025, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Annual national accounts table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1949 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Annual national accounts table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross value added, chain-linked volumes | |||||||||||
| Mining and quarrying; energy; water supply; waste management and remediation activities | 39,971 | 39,811 | 36,382 | 29,271 | 45,691 | 46,898 | 50,896 | 50,865 | 48,315 | 50,698 | |
| Distributive trades - Repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 217,880 | 217,005 | 215,488 | 218,491 | 220,718 | 210,359 | 229,332 | 225,913 | 224,303 | 221,600 |
Understanding france GVA chained volumes: mining, energy, water and waste
Inflation-adjusted gross value added for heavy extraction, utility generation, water purification, and sanitation services is quantified through this chain-linked volume metric. The scope encompasses mineral extraction, electricity and gas distribution, water collection systems, and waste remediation activities, derived by removing intermediate consumption from gross output. Unlike consumer-facing service sectors, this grouping captures capital-intensive infrastructural operations where physical throughput volumes dictate economic value.
Analyzing this series demands accounting for weather-driven anomalies, such as temperature extremes altering energy demand and precipitation levels impacting hydro generation, which can distort standard period patterns. Early figures depend on preliminary utility meter readings and energy supply reports before reconciliation with exhaustive annual environmental and industrial surveys. Multi-year comparisons provide a truer reflection of capacity evolution than consecutive periods, as regulatory shifts and facility maintenance cycles introduce structural breaks in long-term runs.
Frequently asked questions
- What industries are grouped together within this single aggregate?
- Mining, utility generation, water supply, and waste management operations are combined.
- How do weather events impact this series?
- Unusual temperatures or rainfall levels shift energy and water demand, creating volatility in output volumes.
- Why are annual comparisons recommended over sequential periods?
- Annual comparisons average out seasonal weather patterns and scheduled maintenance shutdowns that affect short-term figures.