The strength of a region on the move

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is one of the leading major European region, through its favoured geostrategic positioning and its economic dynamism.  Its international approach and its demographic outlook give it the means to exercise a major influence through its Euromediterranean ambition.

The weight and the diversity of its economy and the excellence of its research and technological facilities make Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur a fertile breeding ground of innovation.

It is therefore experiencing remarkable growth, attested by the demographic outlook, the wealth of economic interplay, the increase in commerce and the number of start-ups.

• France's 3rd strongest regional economy
  
• Europe's 19th largest region (among 254 European regions)
  
• 4.8 million inhabitants
  
• GDP : €112 billion
  
• Over 1,700 foreign companies employing 48,000 persons
  
• 4th region in France for the R&D with 13,800 researchers
  
• 3rd region in France welcoming the highest number of students : 157,500 students
  

• 6 technology parks (including Sophia Antipolis)

> Marseille : 2nd city in number of inhabitants in France

> Nice : 5th agglomeration

> Toulon : 9th agglomeration