Germany information and communication output index
Germany information and communication output index stood at 145.7 in Jul 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank and Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis). It is one of the indicators in the Services output, turnover and employment table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services output, turnover and employment table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected services and accommodation (H, I, J, L, M, N) | 119.4 | 118.6 | 121.1 | 119.3 | 118.3 | 119.8 | 119.6 | 116.8 | 117.8 | 118.5 | |
| Section J - Information and communication | 145.7 | 146.5 | 149.3 | 146.4 | 146.9 | 145.5 | 145.8 | 139.1 | 142.4 | 142.3 | |
| Section L - Real estate activities | 94.9 | 92.2 | 93.6 | 92.1 | 91.4 | 91.7 | 91.4 | 90.5 | 91.1 | 92.2 |
Understanding germany information and communication output index
This Section J metric quantifies digital, media, and telecommunications activity, representing the real production volume of the knowledge economy. The scope encompasses software publishing, broadcasting, film production, technology consulting, and data processing facilities. Unlike the composite services index, this branch focuses exclusively on the creation and distribution of information and cultural products. As an output measure, it attempts to capture the actual volume of data transmitted or code written, removing the pricing noise of software licensing fees or subscription rate changes that affect raw turnover data.
Tracking the information sector typically reveals less seasonal variation than retail or hospitality, allowing for smoother month-on-month comparisons to gauge structural digitalization trends. However, analysts must remain cautious regarding rebasing events, as the rapid obsolescence of technology products makes assigning constant weights challenging over time. Revisions to early estimates frequently happen when project-based software development revenues are finally recognized and reported by smaller contractors. Comparing this pure volume metric against equivalent turnover figures helps identify whether the sector's growth is driven by actual expansion of digital services or simply by vendors raising their software subscription prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this cover the sale of computers and phones?
- The retail and wholesale of electronics are excluded, as this series strictly measures service and software provision.
- Are traditional print publishers included?
- Newspaper and book publishing activities remain a core component of this information sector metric.
- How does it handle long-term technology contracts?
- Measuring the precise monthly output of multi-year software projects can lead to periodic revisions as milestones are completed.