France information and communication production index
France information and communication production index stood at 126.37 in Jul 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Services production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Mar 2005 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services production and turnover table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information and communication (NAF rev. 2, lev. Section, item J) | 126.37 | 124.89 | 126.16 | 126.82 | 125.55 | 126.17 | 126.56 | 123.9 | 121.47 | 123.75 | |
| Real estate (NAF rev. 2, lev. Section, item L) | 101.3 | 101.99 | 104.58 | 102.75 | 104.99 | 103.27 | 103.26 | 100.86 | 102.03 | 102.03 | |
| Business support services (NAF rev. 2, lev. section items M and N) | 119.01 | 119.44 | 118.78 | 118.68 | 119.15 | 117.96 | 119.15 | 119.79 | 117.57 | 119.35 |
Understanding france information and communication production index
The France information and communication production index quantifies the monthly real output of publishing, audiovisual production, telecommunications, computer programming, and information service activities. This sector monitors the digital and media backbone of the economy, excluding physical manufacturing of electronics but including the software, data processing, and content delivery services that run on them. It aggregates high-tech and creative industries into a single volume measure distinct from traditional transport or business support.
Rapid technological changes and product cycles can introduce structural breaks or classification challenges when new digital services emerge between rebasing exercises. Monthly results may exhibit volatility due to large software licensing agreements or major telecommunications infrastructure projects coming online. Observers should evaluate longer-term trajectories rather than isolated monthly movements to understand the true expansion pace of the digital sector.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index include telecommunications and software development?
- Yes, it encompasses telecom networks, computer programming, IT consultancy, publishing, and media production.
- Are hardware manufacturing firms counted here?
- No, manufacturing of electronic or computer hardware falls under industrial production rather than this service sector index.
- Why can monthly figures sometimes show sudden jumps?
- Large corporate IT deployments, major software releases, or telecom contract renewals can introduce lumpiness into monthly output.