France services PPI: computer programming
France services PPI: computer programming stood at 108.4 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Services producer prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2005 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services producer prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GJ62Z - Computer programming, consultancy and related services | 108.4 | 107.9 | 108.1 | 107.7 | 108 | 107.9 | 107.6 | 106.8 | 107.5 | 107 | |
| GJ63Z - Information services | 109.6 | 107.7 | 107.1 | 107.9 | 105.5 | 107 | 108.2 | 106.8 | 104.9 | 103.6 | |
| GL68A - Buying and selling of own real estate; real estate activities on a fee or contract basis | 105.5 | 106.4 | 105.8 | 105.8 | 105.1 | 104.1 | 104.8 | 103.6 | 102.1 | 102.1 |
Understanding france services PPI: computer programming
The indicator tracks pricing dynamics in GJ62Z - Computer programming, consultancy and related services, encompassing custom software development, systems integration, and IT management operations. Coverage includes hourly billing rates and project-based fees charged to business clients, excluding hardware manufacturing and retail software sales. Enterprises report transaction prices reflecting negotiated consulting fees, isolating technology service cost trends from fluctuations in the volume of active IT projects.
Reading this data requires recognizing that IT service contracts often renew annually, making year-on-year comparisons more informative than quarter-on-quarter changes. Initial estimates may be revised as complex service contracts are audited and finalized. Analysts should avoid comparing these business-to-business software engineering tariffs directly with consumer electronics indices, as the underlying cost structures diverge significantly.
Frequently asked questions
- Does GJ62Z - Computer programming, consultancy and related services include hardware sales?
- No, computer hardware manufacturing and retail tech sales are excluded from this IT service index.
- Why are annual comparisons preferred for software consulting prices?
- Many corporate IT service agreements renew on an annual cycle, anchoring price adjustments to yearly intervals.
- Are project-based fees captured alongside hourly billing rates?
- Yes, both project milestones and standard hourly consultancy rates are included in the price surveys.