France real estate activities production index
France real estate activities production index stood at 101.3 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 Mar 2005 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 68) | 101.3 | 101.99 | 104.58 | 102.75 | 104.99 | 103.27 | 103.26 | 100.86 | 102.03 | 102.03 | |
| Legal and accounting activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 69) | 115.31 | 115.39 | 114.48 | 114.23 | 113.53 | 113.47 | 115.24 | 115.34 | 113.18 | 113.43 | |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 70) | 134.22 | 135.87 | 135.23 | 133.95 | 135.39 | 135.32 | 134.79 | 135.95 | 133.06 | 135.49 |
Understanding france real estate activities production index
Lending out, operating, managing, and appraising real estate assets—including residential and commercial properties as well as rental activities—are measured by the France real estate activities production index. The series records brokerage commissions, property management fees, and imputed rental services, excluding real estate construction and direct architectural design. It reflects real monthly turnover through volume-adjusted indicators that isolate actual activity from property price inflation.
Evaluating the index requires accounting for seasonal transaction patterns in housing and commercial property markets, alongside long lease renewal cycles. Early estimates are routinely revised as definitive property transaction records and management accounts become available. Analysts should examine multi-month trends rather than isolated monthly changes to understand broader property market momentum.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index measure building construction?
- No, construction of new structures is tracked separately under industrial and construction statistics.
- How is real estate inflation removed from the series?
- Nominal turnover is deflated using specialized property service price indices to show real volume.
- Why are early property index figures revised?
- Notary registries and management firms often submit delayed transaction data requiring post-release adjustments.