The Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée region is the most attractive territory in France. It is the second largest metropolitan area. From Lot to Gard, it offers an unparalleled diversity of landscapes.
Occitanie attracts more than 50,000 new inhabitants each year and will see its population increase by 800,000 inhabitants by 2030. With the highest population growth in France, it currently has 5.9 million residents.
First region in France for business creation, the region is a welcoming and attractive territory. Its GDP ranks 4th among French regions (7.3% of national GDP). 1st French region for the research efforts, it excels in terms of higher education with 35 large schools and universities in Toulouse, Montpellier and throughout the territory, hosting nearly 245,000 students.