Paris Region Facts and Figures 2025
In this document, you will find the Facts and Figures 2025 regarding: Paris Region in international rankings, an international and cosmopolitan region, a green and sustainable region (environment, tourism, culture, gastronomy...), the largest reservoir of talents in Europe (population, education, employment, research), a region of business and innovation (companies, startups, foreign investment, international trade, innovation, competitiveness clusters, sectors, professional meetings and events), state-of-the-art infrastructure (real estate, logistics, transport, telecoms, energy...).
Paris Region, a Dynamic and Fast-growing Region
- A Thriving Business and Research Ecosystem
- Expertise in Services and Industry
- Home to 18% of France’s population
- Generates 30% of national GDP
- Contributes 5% of the EU GDP
- Accounts for 23% of all jobs in France
- Employs 34% of France’s executives
- Educates 27% of all students in France
- Represents 38% of national R&D spending
- Houses 39% of the R&D workforce and 29% of scientists and engineers in France
- A vast consumer marketplace
- A top hub for upcoming talents
- Competitive real estate and logistics options
- World-class transport and digital infrastructure
- An outstanding lifestyle
Paris Region Facts and Figures 2025 is a collaborative publication produced by Choose Paris Region, L’Institut Paris Region, and the Paris Île-de-France Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This study is linked to the following theme :
Economy