Germany gross value added index, other services
Germany gross value added index, other services stood at 119.78 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, Other services, Chain-linked index | 119.78 | 119.38 | 117.22 | 116.79 | 100.53 | 100 | 120.18 | 117.92 | 117.52 | 117.55 | |
| Origin of GDP, Real estate activities, Chain-linked index | 112.54 | 111.63 | 107.46 | 104.07 | 102.15 | 100 | 99.39 | 98.83 | 98.36 | 97.73 |
Understanding germany gross value added index, other services
Creative arts, entertainment venues, personal care facilities, and membership organizations dictate the scope of this residual tertiary sector metric. The indicator captures the net economic value generated by everything from theaters and sports clubs to repair shops and trade unions. By deducting the intermediate consumption required to run these diverse operations, the chain-linked series isolates the real volume of personal and cultural services. It specifically captures activities that do not naturally fit into the primary commercial, financial, or public administration classifications.
The heterogeneous nature of this category means that entirely disparate activities, like hair salons and gambling establishments, are aggregated together. Data collection for this segment relies heavily on sampling smaller enterprises and self-employed individuals, leading to potentially distinct revision patterns in preliminary releases. Volume adjustments are complicated by the highly subjective nature of cultural and entertainment pricing. Analysts tracking consumer behavior often examine this index alongside retail metrics, as it represents discretionary spending on experiences rather than physical goods.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of businesses are captured in this residual category?
- It encompasses diverse operations that do not fit elsewhere, including arts venues, sports facilities, personal care salons, and repair shops.
- How does this index handle the operating costs of entertainment venues?
- Intermediate expenses like lighting, maintenance, and advertising are subtracted from total revenues to determine the net value added.
- Does this series include the hospitality and restaurant industry?
- No, hotels and restaurants are classified separately alongside trade and transport in their own dedicated sector.