#1. France: A global economic power
- The 2nd largest economic power in the European Union.
- The world’s 6th largest exporter of goods and 4th largest exporter of services.
- 39 French companies among the world’s leading 500 (Germany: 37, United Kingdom: 29)
- The world’s 6th largest exporter of goods and 4th largest exporter of services.
- 39 French companies among the world’s leading 500 (Germany: 37, United Kingdom: 29)
#2. A country open to foreign investment
- The leading FDI recipient in Europe, with US$57.4 billion of inflows in 2010, and the 3rd leading FDI recipient in the world, after the United States and China. Source: UNCTAD estimates, 2011
- The 2nd leading recipient in Europe for the number of job-creating foreign investments and the leading recipient of projects in industry and renewable energy. Source: Ernst & Young, 2011
- Over 20,000 foreign companies already profit from doing business in France: they employ over 2 million people, accounting for 22% of all corporate R&D in France, one-third of all French exports and 42.3% of holdings in the market capitalization of CAC 40 companie
s (amounting to €404.5 billion).
- The 2nd leading recipient in Europe for the number of job-creating foreign investments and the leading recipient of projects in industry and renewable energy. Source: Ernst & Young, 2011
- Over 20,000 foreign companies already profit from doing business in France: they employ over 2 million people, accounting for 22% of all corporate R&D in France, one-third of all French exports and 42.3% of holdings in the market capitalization of CAC 40 companie
s (amounting to €404.5 billion).
#3. A dynamic market, a gateway to Europe, the Middle East & Africa
- France is at the heart of the European Single Market of 500 million consumers.
- 2nd largest market in Europe: 64.7 million inhabitants
- The world’s leading tourist destination: 74 million tourists
- 2nd highest birth rate in Europe, after Ireland. France accounts for 46% of the natural population increase in the EU.
- 2nd largest market in Europe: 64.7 million inhabitants
- The world’s leading tourist destination: 74 million tourists
- 2nd highest birth rate in Europe, after Ireland. France accounts for 46% of the natural population increase in the EU.
#4. Excellent connections throughout Europe and worldwide
- Paris Charles de Gaulle: ranked 2nd by passenger numbers and 1st for cargo in Europe
- Paris Le Bourget: the leading business airport in Europe
