93.2 businesses per 1,000 inhabitants: it is one of the most impressive figures in the area. Out of a population of around 445,000 inhabitants, there are over 41,000 companies, one of the highest densities in Europe. The size and dynamism of the entrepreneurial system make a sizeable contribution to the wealth of the area. In fact, Parma is among Italy’s top provinces for pro capita added value. The labour market has an employment rate of 68%, decidedly higher than the national average which stands at 55.7% and an unemployment rate of 7.1%, compared to 12.7% nationally.
| SURFACE AREA OF THE TERRITORY | 3,449 sq. km. |
| POPULATION | 445,452 residents of which 189,996 in the Municipality of Parma |
| ADDED VALUE | 13,541 million Euro of which: agriculture 2.4%, manufacturing 28.5%, construction 5.8%, other activities 63.3% |
| PRO CAPITA ADDED VALUE | 30,942 Euro (7th place in Italy) |
| EMPLOYMENT RATE | 68.5% |
| UNEMPLOYMENT RATE | 7.1% |
| ACTIVE BUSINESSES | 41,509 of which: 15% in agriculture, 31% in industry, 54% retail and services |
| EXPORT | 5,790 million Euro (equal to 10.9% of regional exports) |
