ÎLE-DE-FRANCE - Population
The region Ile-de-France is the political and economic capital of France. The heart of the Île-de-France is obviously Paris, and over the last 2 000 years its political, economic and cultural influence has gradually extended from the ancient village of Lutetia on the île de la Cité in the middle of the Seine to the whole of France.
Nearly one-fifth of the population of France lives in the Île-de-France
The Île-de-France is by far the most populous region in France. In March 1999 the region had 10 952 000 inhabitants, accounting for 18.8% of the population of metropolitan France on 2.2% of its national territory. In 1999, the population density was 912.6 inhabitants/km2, more than 2.5 times denser than any other region of France.
Because of its lively demographic growth it provides 42% of the natural demographic surplus of metropolitan France. On the other hand, through its migration deficit is has lost 494 000 inhabitants over 9 years since 1990. This deficit is rising and is slowing down the demographic growth of the region.
Between 1990 and 1999 the population grew by 0.3% per year. In terms of population growth Île-de-France ranks 12th among the regions of the metropolitan. The rate of growth in the four départements in the outer ring continues, especially in the département Seine-et-Marne, which between 1990 and 1999 had an average growth rate of 1.1 % per year. Over the same period the number of inhabitants in Paris remained fairly stable (-0.14% per year).
While retired persons are leaving the region, it still attracts young people of working age, which explains Île-de-France's youthful population. In 1999 nearly a quarter of its population was under 20 years of age. Between 1990 and 1999 the proportion of this age group declined less in Île-de-France than in the other regions of France. Moreover, the increasing share of persons aged 60 or more, which grew from 15.8% in 1990 to 16.6% in 1999 in Île-de-France was less than in other regions. It remains the lowest share in metropolitan France.
The crude birth rate in 1999 (15.3 live births per 1 000 inhabitants) was the highest in metropolitan France. The infant mortality rate (4.7 deaths of children under 1 year old per 1 000 live births) is slightly higher than the national average. The region has the lowest mortality rate with only 6.8 deaths per 1 000 inhabitants.
The region also attracts many foreigners from many different countries of the world. It has the highest proportion of foreign population in metropolitan France. In 1999 its foreign population accounted for 11.9% of the total population of the region. The foreign population is mainly composed of nationals coming from countries outside the European Union (67%).
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