France housing maintenance and repair consumption (current prices)
France housing maintenance and repair consumption (current prices) stood at 33,514 EUR million in 2025, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Final consumption by function (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1959 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Final consumption by function (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current prices | |||||||||||
| Maintenance and repair of housing | 33,514 | 33,298 | 32,862 | 31,290 | 29,395 | 25,412 | 26,320 | 25,488 | 24,802 | 24,314 | |
| Other services relating to the dwelling | 26,609 | 25,329 | 23,724 | 22,180 | 21,131 | 20,098 | 20,139 | 19,566 | 19,279 | 18,849 |
Understanding france housing maintenance and repair consumption (current prices)
Maintenance and repair of housing expenditure records all monetary outlays by resident households on materials and professional services used to keep a residential dwelling in good working order. This scope includes payments to plumbers, electricians, painters, and roofers, alongside purchases of DIY building materials, paint, and hardware items intended for minor repairs. It strictly excludes major structural renovations, extensions, and capital improvements that enhance the value or lifespan of the property.
Nominal spending in this category reflects labor wage rates in the construction trades, raw material prices for timber and metals, and seasonal maintenance cycles. Revisions to early estimates rely on trade service surveys and retail sales data for hardware stores. Analysts must differentiate between routine upkeep, which is captured here as consumption, and capital investments, which belong in investment accounts.
Frequently asked questions
- Are major home remodeling projects included here?
- No, structural extensions and major capital renovations are classified as capital formation rather than consumption.
- Does this cover payments made by landlords for rental property maintenance?
- This table tracks household consumption; maintenance expenditures by commercial landlords or housing enterprises are treated within business accounts.
- How do do-it-yourself (DIY) purchases affect this series?
- Building materials bought by homeowners for self-performed repairs are fully included alongside professional contractor service fees.