Paris Region Facts and Figures 2025

06 March 2025ContactFlorence Humbert (Choose Paris Region), Stéphanie Rimbert (Choose Paris Region), Sana Benraffas (Choose Paris Region), Julien Baumann (Choose Paris Region), Yves Burfin ( CCI Paris Ile-de-France), Julien Tuillier (CCI Paris Ile-de-France), Claire Peuvergne, Christine Tarquis

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