France leisure, garden and pet goods consumption (current prices)
France leisure, garden and pet goods consumption (current prices) stood at 13,107 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 | |||||||||||
| Other articles and equipment for leisure activities, gardens and pets | 13,107 | 13,055 | 13,037 | 12,109 | 12,101 | 11,305 | 11,422 | 11,152 | 10,962 | 10,660 | |
| Recreational and cultural services | 38,491 | 38,221 | 34,544 | 31,798 | 24,624 | 22,427 | 27,778 | 26,175 | 24,973 | 23,847 |
Understanding france leisure, garden and pet goods consumption (current prices)
Outlays directed at products for gardening, pet maintenance, and miscellaneous pastime articles are tallied within this consumption measure. The definition incorporates plants, seeds, fertilizers, pet food, veterinary accessories, and small tools utilized for non-commercial hobbies and domestic groundskeeping. Excluded are major motorized lawn machinery, structural landscaping services, and agricultural supplies purchased by commercial producers. This aggregate concentrates on the recurring material inputs required for domestic leisure pursuits and animal companionship.
Seasonality heavily influences these accounts, as gardening and outdoor supplies exhibit strong concentration during warmer months, creating predictable annual cycles. Analysts must account for retail reclassifications when assessing long horizons, as pet care items and gardening products frequently shift between retail distribution channels. Comparing this series against general household expenditure provides insight into discretionary spending resilience, since pet and garden upkeep often persists despite broader economic contraction.
Frequently asked questions
- Does pet food count toward this total?
- Yes, commercially prepared food and treats for domestic pets are fully captured within this maintenance category.
- Are veterinary medical fees included in this series?
- No, veterinary services are recorded separately under dedicated service classifications rather than goods for pets.
- How should seasonal spikes be interpreted in these figures?
- Annual peaks typically reflect spring gardening outlays, meaning period comparisons should evaluate corresponding intervals rather than adjacent points in time.