Germany information sector nominal value added, adjusted
Germany information sector nominal value added, adjusted stood at 51.15 EUR billion in Q2 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Quarterly national accounts table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1991 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Quarterly national accounts table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All economic sectors, calendar and seasonally adjusted | 1,064.56 | 1,048.75 | 1,047.07 | 1,028.9 | 1,023.36 | 1,012.42 | 1,008.02 | 995.15 | 992.37 | 986.57 | |
| Information and communication, calendar and seasonally adjusted | 51.15 | 50.82 | 50.12 | 49.22 | 48.75 | 48.4 | 47.16 | 47.03 | 46.98 | 46.69 | |
| Real estate activities, seasonally adjusted only | 114.47 | 113.22 | 112.38 | 111.23 | 110.78 | 109.79 | 109.11 | 109.01 | 109.1 | 108.3 |
Understanding germany information sector nominal value added, adjusted
Software publishing, telecommunications, broadcasting, and motion picture production define the boundaries of this specific current-price metric. It isolates the creation, distribution, and transmission of media and data from broader business administration tasks. The calculation subtracts the cost of network maintenance, server electricity, and raw media inputs from the gross revenue generated by subscriptions, licensing, and advertising. Hardware manufacturing is strictly excluded, firmly placing the physical production of computers or phones in the industrial sector.
Quarter-on-quarter changes offer the clearest signal for analysts reviewing these adjusted figures. The smoothing process neutralizes calendar anomalies like variable working days and seasonal ad-spend cycles, permitting a direct comparison of consecutive periods. Since these figures are unadjusted for inflation, they absorb the impact of pricing strategies, such as changing telecom tariffs or software subscription hikes, alongside true volume expansion. Users should anticipate revisions in the near term, as early estimates often hinge on preliminary turnover indices from major tech conglomerates before being calibrated with complete corporate tax filings. Relying on year-on-year comparisons might obscure recent turning points in rapidly evolving digital markets.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include the sale of physical networking equipment?
- The trade and distribution of physical goods, even high-tech ones, falls under the wholesale and retail trade classification.
- How are advertising revenues treated in this calculation?
- Ad revenue forms a significant portion of the gross output for broadcasting and web portals, driving the value added after input costs are deducted.
- Are independent journalists and authors counted here?
- Yes, individual writers, composers, and independent journalists are classified within the publishing and programming elements of this broader aggregation.