Germany professional and scientific output index
Germany professional and scientific output index stood at 123.2 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 M - Professional, scientific and technical activities | 123.2 | 120.6 | 124.5 | 121.3 | 117.9 | 122.7 | 121.4 | 121.4 | 121.1 | 121.7 | |
| Section N - Administrative and support service activities | 114.6 | 114 | 116.3 | 115.3 | 114.2 | 116.9 | 116.9 | 115.2 | 115.7 | 116.9 |
Understanding germany professional and scientific output index
High-skilled corporate consulting and specialized technical expertise form the core of this Section M indicator. The data captures the real volume of services generated by legal practices, accounting firms, management consultancies, architectural studios, and scientific research facilities. By isolating these knowledge-intensive professions from routine administrative support, the index tracks the highest value-added segment of the business-to-business economy. The output calculation removes changes in hourly billing rates or retainer fees, seeking to reflect the actual quantity of professional labor and research delivered to clients.
Evaluating period-on-period growth in this specialized sector is complicated by the lumpiness of project completions, such as the finalization of massive corporate mergers or the delivery of major architectural blueprints. To smooth out these erratic invoicing cycles, analysts often rely on rolling three-month averages when assessing near-term momentum. The initial data prints are uniquely susceptible to revision because specialized partnerships and boutique consultancies frequently submit their surveys later than large public corporations. Additionally, analysts must watch for reclassification distortions if large industrial conglomerates spin off their internal research departments into separate legal entities.
Frequently asked questions
- Are routine office cleaning services in this category?
- Basic facility management falls under administrative support, while this section is reserved for specialized professional expertise.
- Does an increase mean consultants are charging more?
- Because this is a price-adjusted output index, an increase indicates a higher volume of work performed, not just higher billing rates.
- Are veterinary activities included?
- Veterinary services require specialized scientific knowledge and are classified within this specific section.