Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (Insee)

The Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (Insee) is France's national institute for statistics and economic studies. It is responsible for producing and analyzing official statistics about the French economy and society. Insee's data and forecasts are crucial for government policy-making, economic analysis, and public understanding of economic trends. Recently, Insee has been newsworthy due to its publication of key economic forecasts and data. Specifically, Insee's figures on the 2025 public deficit, which came in lower than expected at 5.1% of GDP, have been cited by the French government. Furthermore, Insee released projections indicating a growth rate of 0.9% for the first semester, while also forecasting increased inflation and its potential impact on household purchasing power, particularly towards the end of the year and into 2027. These forecasts are significant as they inform discussions about economic policy and the challenges facing the French economy.