France household GFCF at current prices (SA-WDA)
France household GFCF at current prices (SA-WDA) stood at 33,526 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 Quarterly GDP and value added 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 Quarterly GDP and value added 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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| GFCF of households - Total - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 33,526 | 33,372 | 33,809 | 33,591 | 33,316 | 32,987 | 32,664 | 32,476 | 32,779 | 33,696 | |
| GFCF of NPISHs - Total - Values at current prices - SA-WDA series | 1,713 | 1,680 | 1,660 | 1,650 | 1,631 | 1,632 | 1,625 | 1,622 | 1,617 | 1,599 |
Understanding france household GFCF at current prices (SA-WDA)
Nominal outlays by individuals on residential dwellings and home improvements are recorded in this series at current market prices, capturing total household fixed investment spending. The scope includes newly constructed houses, major structural renovations, and associated property transfer expenses, excluding consumer goods and commercial real estate. Business and government investments are excluded, differentiating this household measure from other capital aggregates.
Interpreting these nominal housing investment figures requires accounting for residential property price inflation and construction cost shifts that alter expenditure totals. Seasonal adjustments eliminate weather disruptions in building activity and traditional real estate purchasing seasons to reveal underlying trends. Early estimates are derived from preliminary mortgage and building permit data, undergoing subsequent revisions as tax and registry records are finalized. Comparing this series with household income metrics provides insight into the affordability and financial commitment associated with housing investments.
Frequently asked questions
- What spending is captured in household nominal investment?
- Actual monetary outlays for building homes, making major renovations, and paying real estate transaction fees.
- Does this series include purchases of existing homes?
- Purchases of existing structures involve transfers of ownership, but only the associated transfer costs and new improvements add to fixed capital.
- Why are seasonal adjustments important for residential investment?
- Construction activity is heavily influenced by weather conditions, requiring adjustment to prevent false cyclical signals.