France micro-entrepreneur creations (raw): construction
France micro-entrepreneur creations (raw): construction stood at 3,949 units in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Business demography table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2000 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Business demography table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| Micro-entrepreneurs - Construction - Monthly raw data | 3,949 | 5,258 | 5,325 | 4,225 | 4,863 | 5,241 | 4,790 | 4,935 | 3,687 | 3,890 | |
| Micro-entrepreneurs - All items - Monthly raw data | 65,408 | 71,817 | 72,410 | 66,050 | 68,637 | 76,438 | 70,256 | 75,603 | 57,478 | 62,603 |
Understanding france micro-entrepreneur creations (raw): construction
Independent building contractors and specialized trade artisans launching simplified micro-enterprises without seasonal adjustment are counted in this construction sector measure. The dataset captures raw monthly administrative registrations for small-scale masonry, plumbing, electrical, and finishing ventures operating under the simplified tax framework. Excluded are large civil engineering corporations, traditional construction partnerships, and micro-entrepreneurs engaged in retail or services.
Evaluating this unadjusted construction metric requires accounting for weather-dependent building cycles and holiday shutdowns that naturally depress registration activity during certain months. Year-on-year comparisons offer the most reliable perspective on medium-term momentum by comparing equivalent seasonal conditions across years. Analysts should note that micro-entrepreneur construction setups often reflect subcontracting trends rather than large-scale infrastructure development.
Frequently asked questions
- Which trades are included among these micro-entrepreneur construction registrations?
- Small-scale building contractors, plumbers, electricians, masons, and interior finishing artisans.
- How does weather influence this unadjusted construction series?
- Severe winter conditions or holiday months can temporarily suppress on-site registration activity, causing predictable troughs.
- Does this index cover large civil engineering corporations?
- No, large corporate builders and civil engineering firms are excluded from micro-entrepreneur counts.