France scientific research production index
France scientific research production index stood at 113.75 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 72) | 113.75 | 117.82 | 112.86 | 112.31 | 114.45 | 111.81 | 116.09 | 108.23 | 105.53 | 113.44 | |
| Advertising and market research (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 73) | 105.45 | 101.87 | 103.22 | 103.21 | 103.56 | 102.82 | 102.55 | 102.87 | 100.36 | 101.84 | |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 74) | 151.54 | 151.75 | 149.66 | 149.47 | 149.48 | 148.5 | 147.55 | 148.27 | 148.67 | 150.82 |
Understanding france scientific research production index
Natural science research, experimental development, social science investigation, and laboratory testing output are captured by the France scientific research production index. The series monitors dedicated research institutions and corporate R&D laboratories, excluding market research polling and routine technical testing for construction. It converts monthly financial turnover into real volume terms using bespoke price deflators for research expenditure.
Interpreting the data requires accounting for grant disbursements, multi-year research funding cycles, and project milestone completions that can cause lumpy monthly movements. Preliminary figures are routinely revised as research organizations reconcile grant accounting and subcontractor expenses. Year-on-year comparisons offer the most honest assessment of research sector momentum by smoothing out grant timing anomalies.
Frequently asked questions
- Are market research surveys included in this index?
- No, market research and advertising are classified under a separate division.
- How are long-term research projects measured monthly?
- Output is estimated through expenditure reports and milestone progress tracked by survey institutions.
- Why do initial research output estimates shift?
- Laboratories often adjust grant allocations and project cost accountings weeks after the reporting period.