Paris Region Facts and Figures 2026
In this document, you will find the Facts and Figures regarding: Paris Region in international rankings, an international and cosmopolitan region, a green and sustainable region (environment, cinema, tourism, culture, gastronomy, health...), 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 world-renowned destination for residents, visitors, investors and producers
- An outstanding lifestyle
- A Thriving Business and Research Ecosystem
- Strong Expertise in Services and Industry
- A vast consumer market
- A cosmopolitan region and a talent hub
- Highly competitive real estate and logistics solutions
- World-class transport and digital infrastructure
- 19% of France’s population
- 30% of France’s GDP and 5% of EU27 GDP
- 24% of France’s jobs
- 34% of France’s executives
- 28% of France’s students
- 39% of France’s R&D spending
- 40% of France’s researchers
- 28% of France’s scientists and engineers
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
