France primary income paid
France primary income paid stood at 27,369 EUR million in Jul 2026, according to Eurostat – balance of payments by country, monthly (bop_c6_m), compiled by Banque de France. It is one of the indicators in the Monthly balance of payments table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly balance of payments table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current account, debit | 127,487 | 131,079 | 138,578 | 130,049 | 123,889 | 114,411 | 109,248 | 133,664 | 112,368 | 121,671 | |
| Primary income paid | 27,369 | 28,995 | 46,075 | 31,039 | 20,870 | 18,874 | 20,571 | 34,243 | 20,540 | 24,467 | |
| Secondary income paid | 8,731 | 8,318 | 9,233 | 9,293 | 9,218 | 11,525 | 9,913 | 12,943 | 9,456 | 10,523 |
Understanding france primary income paid
Investment returns paid to foreign owners of domestic assets, alongside compensation remitted to non-resident workers employed within the territory, constitute this outward primary income flow. It encompasses distributed dividends, interest payments on domestic debt held abroad, and reinvested earnings attributable to foreign investors, differing from trade debits by representing capital and labor remuneration rather than commercial purchases.
Timing in this series is heavily influenced by corporate dividend calendars and debt servicing schedules, leading to sharp, non-linear fluctuations. Preliminary estimates are regularly adjusted as corporations report audited financial outcomes. Analysts should evaluate these outflows against the same month in the prior year to bypass irregular dividend payment dates. Confusing investment income payments with expenditure on imported goods represents a frequent analytical error.
Frequently asked questions
- What payments make up primary income paid?
- It covers interest on foreign-held debt, dividend remittances, reinvested earnings, and wages paid to non-resident workers.
- Why does this series show sharp monthly spikes?
- Concentrated corporate dividend distribution dates and scheduled debt interest payments create irregular periodic peaks.
- Are trade transactions included in primary income paid?
- No, physical goods and services are recorded separately under trade debit categories.