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 A DYNAMIC ECONOMY
Facts and figures
 Population :
6 million people (equivalent to a country the size of Denmark)
10% of France’s population
Second highest population in France, after the Paris area, well ahead of Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur
Economy :
GDP exceeding €180bn, comparable to a country such as Poland
10% of France’s GDP
Higher growth rate than French average
France’s number two region for GDP, per capita GDP or purchasing power, after Paris area
In 13th position in the European Union for GDP, ahead of Catalonia or Lazio
Wide range of industries, protecting it from economic cycles
2.4 million employees in more than 365,000 companies
Unemployment rate 1.5% lower than national average
Rhône-Alpes accounts for almost 1% of world trade!
Higher public research center after Paris area
 Tourism :
Second largest region in France for outward bound travel, after the Paris area
Second biggest destination, welcoming more visitors than Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur (the French Riviera). 12% of all holidays in France!
11% of France’s hotel capacity
A unique skiing market - the Alps
80 golf courses
8 natural parks
Magnificent towns, art treasures, history, superb landscape, lakes and mountains
Internationally reputed wines
Unparalleled food
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