France publishing services turnover index
France publishing services turnover index stood at 120.76 in Jul 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Services production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1999 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services production and turnover table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services turnover | |||||||||||
| Publishing services (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 58) | 120.76 | 122.65 | 122.02 | 123.17 | 119.48 | 121.53 | 120.94 | 120.3 | 119.12 | 120.25 | |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 71) | 129.72 | 130.65 | 130.94 | 130.39 | 129.48 | 126.91 | 128.54 | 136.82 | 129.36 | 131.04 |
Understanding france publishing services turnover index
Revenues from book publishing, newspaper printing, periodical distribution, software publishing, and database directory services classified under NAF division fifty-eight are tracked by this measure. Excluded from this category are advertising sales agencies, telecommunication transmission networks, and independent motion picture production companies. The series monitors total market sales of copyrighted content and information products across physical and digital formats.
Interpreting this metric requires recognizing the ongoing structural transition from print media to digital subscription models, which affects baseline comparisons over time. Initial monthly estimates are subject to revision as publishing houses reconcile subscription revenues and retail distribution returns. Analysts should utilize twelve-month growth rates to smooth out predictable academic publishing seasons and major periodic book release cycles. When comparing this series with information technology indices, note that software publishing is grouped here with media rather than with computer programming services.
Frequently asked questions
- What media formats are covered by publishing services?
- Traditional print books, newspapers, magazines, software publishing, and digital database content are all included.
- Is motion picture and television production included here?
- No, film and TV production are classified under separate creative and entertainment service divisions.
- How does the shift from print to digital affect the data?
- Changes in billing frequencies from one-off magazine purchases to recurring digital subscriptions alter seasonal turnover patterns.