France information & communication business climate (SA)
France information & communication business climate (SA) stood at 95 in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the INSEE business surveys table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1989 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the INSEE business surveys table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly economic survey in services - Information and communication - Business climate summary indicator - SA series | 95 | 96.5 | 96.8 | 96.6 | 96.7 | 98.3 | 95.4 | 99.2 | 99.2 | 98 | |
| Monthly economic survey in services - Real estate - Business climate summary indicator - SA series | 101.9 | 97.4 | 99.9 | 93.8 | 94.8 | 102.7 | 104.3 | 102.6 | 108.5 | 95.9 | |
| Monthly economic survey in services - Professional, scientific and technical activities - Business climate summary indicator - SA series | 101.7 | 97.1 | 100.9 | 99.3 | 98.2 | 97.2 | 96.5 | 96.3 | 99.3 | 97.3 |
Understanding france information & communication business climate (SA)
Synthesizing executive opinions from enterprises specializing in software publishing, telecommunications, computer programming, data hosting, and information service activities, this index tracks business climate trends in the digital economy. It is distinct from manufacturing computer hardware surveys by focusing exclusively on intangible digital services, telecommunications networks, and software development. Physical hardware retailing and general administrative office services are excluded, preserving a clear boundary around information technology.
Interpreting this series involves looking at sequential month-on-month movements, as the tech and telecom sector can experience rapid adjustments in corporate IT spending budgets. Seasonal adjustment factors remove routine billing cycles and fiscal year-end effects, allowing underlying sentiment trends to emerge clearly. Analysts should note that preliminary survey figures can experience revisions when major digital service providers submit late responses, making multi-month moving averages a reliable tool for trend confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover telecommunication network operators?
- Yes, telecommunication services are included alongside software publishing and data hosting activities.
- Are computer hardware manufacturers included in this information sector?
- No, hardware fabrication is surveyed under manufacturing, while this index is dedicated to digital services and software.
- How do fiscal year-end patterns affect the survey data?
- Standard seasonal adjustment procedures filter out predictable corporate budget cycles and year-end billing patterns.