Germany gross value added index, information sector
Germany gross value added index, information sector stood at 121.19 in 2025, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the National accounts (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1991 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the National accounts (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin of GDP, All economic sectors, Chain-linked index | 105.69 | 105.67 | 105.68 | 106.35 | 104.12 | 100 | 104.4 | 103.56 | 102.19 | 99.21 | |
| Origin of GDP, Information and communication, Chain-linked index | 121.19 | 117.75 | 118.39 | 109.33 | 107.41 | 100 | 101.22 | 97.44 | 90.13 | 84.75 | |
| Origin of GDP, Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Chain-linked index | 104.96 | 103.56 | 107.44 | 121.21 | 118.12 | 100 | 100.18 | 91.91 | 105.99 | 101.46 |
Understanding germany gross value added index, information sector
Software publishing, telecommunications networks, broadcasting, and IT consultancy formulate the foundation of this digital economy indicator. The series measures the net value generated by creating, transmitting, and managing data and intellectual property. It subtracts intermediate operational costs—like server hosting and bandwidth leasing—from the total output of tech and media firms. As a chain-linked index, it tracks the real volume of digital services, attempting to strip out the rapid price deflation typically seen in technology sectors.
Quality adjustments play a massive role in the calculation of this index, as the computational power and bandwidth provided for a given price constantly evolve. Statistical agencies use complex hedonic pricing models to ensure the volume measure reflects these technological advancements rather than just nominal revenue. Consequently, the real value-added output in this sector often behaves differently than its current-price equivalent. Analysts should view this metric as a structural indicator of digitalization, though the rapid evolution of software licensing models frequently triggers methodological revisions.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index measure the sales of physical computer hardware?
- The manufacturing of electronics falls under the industrial sector; this series focuses on software, telecommunications, and digital services.
- How are the operating expenses of IT companies factored in?
- Costs such as third-party cloud hosting and hardware leasing are deducted to isolate the true net economic contribution of the digital firms.
- Why are specialized inflation adjustments necessary for this sector?
- Because technology improves rapidly, statistical models must adjust prices for quality to accurately reflect the true volume of computing power or bandwidth provided.