France output current prices: arts and recreation
France output current prices: arts and recreation stood at 75,546 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 Annual national accounts 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 Annual national accounts table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output, current prices | |||||||||||
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 75,546 | 76,091 | 68,742 | 62,115 | 48,328 | 44,740 | 54,724 | 52,404 | 51,191 | 48,555 | |
| Activities of households as employers: employers of domestic personnel (own use) | 3,350 | 3,328 | 3,238 | 3,121 | 3,023 | 2,618 | 2,989 | 2,990 | 3,043 | 3,358 |
Understanding france output current prices: arts and recreation
Theatrical productions, museum exhibitions, sporting events, gambling operations, and amusement park admissions form the foundation of this output calculation. It aggregates total monetary receipts generated by creative, cultural, and recreational providers, keeping distinct separation from hospitality and retail sectors. Compared to manufacturing branch totals, this metric isolates discretionary consumer spending on leisure and entertainment.
Interpreting the series requires caution regarding weather anomalies and shifting consumer disposable income patterns. Annual figures smooth out strong seasonal spikes associated with summer holidays and major sporting calendars. Revisions often incorporate updated tax data from ticket sales and venue operations. When evaluating performance across time, comparing nominal values against broader consumer price indexes provides clarity on real volume changes.
Frequently asked questions
- Are professional sports clubs included in arts and recreation?
- Yes, sporting entities alongside creative arts and gambling establishments contribute to this metric.
- Why are annual comparisons preferred for this branch?
- Annual figures minimize the distortion caused by highly seasonal tourism and entertainment schedules.
- How does this differ from retail trade measures?
- It tracks fees paid for experiences, performances, and recreation rather than physical merchandise.