Key figures
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From demographics to the economy, from innovation to tourism, discover the key figures that illustrate the singularities, strengths and challenges of Aix-Marseille-Provence.
Demography and geography
Economy
Innovation
Tourism
Demography and geography
1,8
million inhabitants
Population
A vibrant metropolis
A crossroads of commerce and culture, Aix-Marseille-Provence is home to a population of 1.8 million over an area of more than 3,000 km2, making it France’s largest metropolis.
Territory
A diversified territory
Surrounded by its 2 central cities, Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, the region is distinguished by the variety of its 92 communes and its natural landscapes between the Provencal massifs and the Mediterranean.
km2surface area
municipalities
Nature and climate
days of sunshine a year
1
grand site de France
Sainte Victoire Mountain
1
national park
Parc des Calanques
km of coastline
Mediterranean Sea and Etang de Berre
Source: Insee / Agam
Economy
Economic dynamism
1st
the economic hub of southern France
750 000
jobs
public and private establishments
business parks
100 000
students
Source: Métropole Aix-Marseille Provence
Sectors of activity
fields of excellence
Health
Aeronautics and mechanical engineering
Maritime and logistics
Digital and creative industries, microelectronics
Energy and environment
Tourism and art of living
Infrastructure
1st
French regional express freight airport
Marseille Provence Airport
3rd
Mediterranean port
Port Marseille Fos
2
TGV stations
Marseille Saint Charles and Aix TGV
Sources: Port Marseille Fos / Aéroport Marseille Provence
Innovation
2023
European Innovation Capital
4th
global cleantech technology cluster
Technopôle de l’environnement Arbois-Méditerranée
5th
global digital hub
Marseille
Sources: IASP – International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation / TeleGeography
Tourism
The Bouches-du-Rhône welcomes 9.2 million tourists, who spend 46.3 million nights.
This tourist clientele is mainly French (74% of stays), with half coming from Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Ile-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Foreign customers, who account for 26% of stays, come
mainly from Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy and Switzerland.
On average, tourists spend some 3.4 billion euros in our region each year.
9,2
million tourists a year
74%
of French tourists
3,4
billion € in local economic spinoffs
Source: Tourist customer survey – CRT Région Sud / Provence Tourisme – Edition 2024
Academy
