Procurement Statistics 2026 – Data and Figures on Public Procurement

Definition: Procurement statistics designate the systematic recording, analysis and publication of statistical data on public procurement procedures and decisions, serving transparency in public procurement, policy steering and academic analysis.

Last updated: January 2026 · Legal status: Procurement Statistics Ordinance (VergStatVO), Art. 85 Directive 2014/24/EU

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What are procurement statistics?

Procurement statistics are an instrument of transparency and steering for the public procurement system. They enable legislators, contracting authorities, business associations and academia to analyse public procurement systematically, identify trends and evaluate policy measures. The European Commission uses procurement statistics, among other things, to monitor the internal market and to substantiate reform measures.

Legal basis

The obligation to compile procurement statistics arises from Art. 85 of Directive 2014/24/EU, which requires the Member States to transmit statistical information on contracts awarded to the Commission. In Germany, this is implemented by the Procurement Statistics Ordinance (VergStatVO) of 2016, which entered into force on 1 October 2020. It requires public contracting authorities to report awarded contracts above certain values to the Federal Statistical Office.

Content of the procurement statistics

Procurement statistics typically record the following data:

• Type and number of procurement procedures conducted
• Contract values (broken down by type of contract: works, supplies, services)
• Types of procedure (open procedure, negotiated procedure, etc.)
• Contractor structure (SME share, foreign bidders)
• Use of central purchasing bodies
• Share of electronic procurement
• Sectoral breakdown (CPV codes)

Reporting obligations under the VergStatVO

Under the Procurement Statistics Ordinance, public contracting authorities are required to report the following information:

• In the above-threshold area: For all awarded contracts subject to the reporting obligation to the European Commission (automatic transfer from TED data largely possible)
• In the sub-threshold area: For contracts of EUR 25,000 (net) and above – a reporting obligation that was new for many contracting authorities and entailed considerable administrative effort

Reporting is carried out electronically via the Federal Statistical Information System (Destatis).

Practical relevance

For public contracting authorities, the VergStatVO entails an additional administrative duty, which can be largely automated through suitable procurement software. Procurement software can capture the relevant data during the conduct of the procedure and prepare it for reporting. Contracting authorities that do not use suitable software must collect and report the data manually.

EU procurement statistics

At EU level, the European Commission regularly publishes reports and statistics on public procurement in the internal market. These are based on TED data (EU-wide notices published) and reports submitted by the Member States. The volume of public procurement in the EU is estimated at 14–16% of the gross domestic product of the Member States.

FAQ

From what contract value is reporting under the VergStatVO required? In the sub-threshold area, from EUR 25,000 (net); in the above-threshold area, for all contracts above the EU thresholds.

Who is required to provide information under the VergStatVO? All public contracting authorities within the meaning of the GWB, including the federal government, the Länder, municipalities and other public bodies.

Are procurement statistics publicly available? Aggregated procurement statistics of the Federal Statistical Office and the European Commission are publicly available. Individual award decisions can be retrieved via the respective notice platforms (TED, national portals).

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Last updated: January 2026 All information provided without guarantee. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in procurement law.