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The French public budget

€1,714bn

of public spending in 2025, by the State, Social Security and local authorities

€24,895 per resident57% of GDP

For 2026, the State voted €448 bn of spending for its ministries (its general budget).

What public spending pays for, in 2024

Out of €1,672 bn spent in 2024: the 2025 split is not published yet.

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Pensions and social protection41%€693 bn
Health16%€261 bn
General administration and debt interest11%€181 bn
Economy, transport, energy, farming10%€166 bn
Education9%€149 bn
Defence3%€54.2 bn

The 4 other functions (10%)

Police, justice, fire services3%€52.1 bn
Culture, sport and recreation3%€43.1 bn
Housing and community amenities3%€42.1 bn
Environment2%€30.3 bn

Your share, each monthExample: on €2,100 net a month, single, about €889 a month goes to public services. Work out mine ›

Who spends it, in 2025

Social Security€804 bn The State and its agencies€681 bn Local authorities€336 bn

Some money passes from one family to another (for example the State’s grants to towns): it is counted in each.

The main missions and who pays for them, in 2024

Social Security · State · local government

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HealthSocial Security 96%SolidaritySocial Security 51%EducationState 71%Defence, security and justiceState 90%TransportLocal government 79%Housing and urban planningLocal government 56%

Where the money comes from, in 2025

€1,562 bn received, €153 bn borrowed.

Social contributions26%€446 bn
VAT12%€209 bn
CSG and CRDS (levies on income)10%€167 bn
Income tax7%€127 bn
Corporate income tax5%€88.9 bn
Other revenue31%€523 bn
Borrowing9%€153 bn

Sources: Eurostat, government accounts 2025, spending by function · Per resident: population on 1 January 2025 (Insee) · Method →