France intermunicipal groupings operating revenue
France intermunicipal groupings operating revenue stood at 59,136.07 EUR million in 2025, according to OFGL – Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (data.ofgl.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Local government accounts (OFGL) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2018 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Local government accounts (OFGL) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue5 | 59,136.07 | 58,024.28 | 55,241.16 | 51,467.66 | 47,941.42 | 45,711.65 | 45,056.95 | 43,286.79 | |
| Tax revenue passed on to municipalities (net) | -11,070.34 | -10,952.99 | -10,817.38 | -10,708.71 | -10,724.63 | -10,576.53 | -10,619.81 | -10,917.54 | |
| Taxes | 31,358.18 | 30,598.03 | 29,151.52 | 26,487.37 | 23,837.7 | 23,676.97 | 23,243.44 | 22,110.64 |
Understanding france intermunicipal groupings operating revenue
Routine financial inflows generated by cooperative municipal groupings for everyday administrative functions are isolated here, excluding capital transactions and debt issuance proceeds. This metric aggregates local taxes, operating grants, sales of services, and fiscal transfers dedicated to day-to-day governance. It differs from total revenue by omitting asset sales and investment subsidies, providing a clearer view of sustainable, recurring financial inputs available for ongoing public services.
When examining this measure, analysts must account for potential reclassifications between operating and investment categories enacted during budgetary adjustments. Early estimates are subject to revision as final accounting returns are verified. Comparing this metric with individual municipal operating revenues can reveal the financial weight shifted toward cooperative bodies, but care is needed to avoid double-counting shared fiscal receipts.
Frequently asked questions
- Are investment grants included in this operating revenue figure?
- No, capital and investment grants are excluded, leaving only funds dedicated to routine day-to-day operations.
- What are the primary components found within this total?
- Local taxes, operating subsidies from central government, and fees from the sale of public services form the bulk of the total.
- How do accounting reclassifications impact the series?
- Shifts in how specific administrative receipts are categorized between operating and capital accounts can create artificial breaks in historical trends.