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 Île-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