A capital region

Paris Region is the cultural and political heart of France. There are countless historic monuments, cultural events and chances for an evening out. From nights out in Paris to walks in the woods surrounding the town, there's so much to see in Paris Region..

The publication « Paris Region Key Figures » coproduced by Choose Paris Region, the Paris Ile-de-France Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry and L’Institut Paris Region highlights the key assets of Paris Region: population, economy and business, employment, education, R&D and innovation, real estate, transport and mobility, logistics, meetings and exhibitions, tourism and quality of life.

Paris Region in 2019:

• A dynamic and forward-looking region
• A business and innovation powerhouse
• A vibrant exchange between Europe's highest concentration of Fortune 500 Global corporations, corporate headquarters,
• SMEs, traiblazing startups, world class competitiveness clusters…
• 18.2% of France's population
• 23.2% of all jobs in France
• 36% of all French executives
• 30.5% of the national GDP and 4.6% of the EU28's GDP
• 26.4% of students in France
• 39.8% of French R&D spending
• 40.5 of the researchers in France
• The largest scope of real estate of commercial property in Europe
• World-class transportation network, connections, logistics infrastructure
• An unforgettable life experience

Paris Region Economic Data

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Download all data: Paris Region Key Figures