With a population of 2.5 million inhabitants and demographic growth above the national average, Languedoc-Roussillon has genuine development potential. The Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Authority plays a leading role in economic development, implementing human, technical and financial resources to provide the best possible support to companies - the vital channels of this development.

Key figures

The Languedoc-Roussillon Region provides a vibrant business environment, with plenty of facilities for business start-ups, including also research and the environment.

• 27,376 km² - 8th largest French region by surface area
• 2,594,000 inhabitants* ; the fastest demographic growth in continental France (+750,00 new inhabitants by year 2025)
• Working population over 900,000*
• € 5.276 bn worth of exports and € 7.717 bn worth of imports*
• € 60.3 bn GDP
• 12,500 people working in R & D, ranking the region in 5the position in France
• 90,000 students and 220,000 upper secondary school pupils
• 1st ranked region in France in terms of business start-ups created between 2004 and 2008
• 2nd ranked region in France in terms of reewable energies implemented

* source French National Statistics Institute (INSEE) 2008-2009

Economical Languedoc-Roussillon

• The Regional economy
• Research
• Training
• Communication infrastructure
• 4 gateway ports for the Mediterranean and Europe
• Strategy and programms for assisting businesses