catalonia a lifestyle that works 2013. 1.4% of eu-27 population 1.7% of eu-27 gdp 1.3% of eu-27...
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CATALONIA A LIFESTYLETHAT WORKS
2013
1.4% of EU-27
population
1.7% of EU-27 GDP
1.3% of EU-27 exports
15% of Spanish population
20% of Spanish GDP
25% of Spanish industry
30% of Spanish foreign trade
CATALONIA
BARCELONAArea 32,106 km2
7.539 million
16.17ºC
Population
Average temperature
Average daylight hours
12 h 57 min
GDP mp 2011 € 210.150billion
0.95 %Agriculture (GAV 2011)
Industry (GAV 2011)
Construction (GAV 2011)
20.30 %
10.58 %
Services (GAV 2011)
68.17 %
Tourism (visitors 2011)
27.9 million
GDP per capita 2011
€ 28,270 /year
Exports 2011
Imports 2011
€ 55.53billion
€ 70.85billion
R&D spending 2010
1.63 % of GDP
With a population is similar to Bulgaria and Austria, a GDP greater than Finland’s and the Czech Republic’s and similar to Denmark’s, Catalonia’s economic position in Europe is noteworthy. Its exports are similar to Portugal’s, and exceeds countries like Romania and Greece. Its GDP per capita is 14,4% above the European average (EU-27), and is greater than the UK’s and Italy’s.
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A metropolitan area similar to Frankfurt, Munich and Rome in terms of population (4.8 million) The 4th most visited European city and 16th in the world One of KPMG’s (201 ) world’s top 10 attractive locations and top 10 Green sites. Best Southern European city and 2nd Best European region by FDI Strategy (FDI Intelligence, 2012). The world’s second city in hosting International Congresses (ICCA/BTCB, 201 ). The top Mediterranean cruise-ship destination. A major venue for key cultural, sports, economic and business events.
Since 1996 Barcelona has retained its number one ranking as Europe’s best city in Europe in terms of employee quality of life.
European Cities Monitor (Cushman&Wakefield)
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CATALONIA
BARCELONA
MORE FROM LIFE MORE FROM BUSINESS
17,800,000
tourists a year visit Catalonia
25% of those who visit Spain, the 3rd most visited country in the world7,500,00
0tourists a year in Barcelona
the 4th most visited city in Europe
A hub of high value added industries can be found here:chemicals, pharma, packaging, agro-food, automobile...
Catalonia is a major pole of attraction for:health and social services, ICTs, media, logistics, tourism, education...4
TALENTED
educated-creative-solid work ethic
GLOBALconnected-mobile-open-
attractive
BUSINESS-ORIENTEDcompetitive-dynamic-
diverse technological-business friendly
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EDUCATIONthat works
13 public and private universities
Over 221,000 students
Over 600 different degrees
Campus of International Excellence
1% of world scientific production (Nature)
Two of the top five best executive education schools around the world
Universitat de les Nacions Unides UNU
In 2011-2012 780 students attend IESE Master programmes, 80% from abroad
3,000 organizations from over 50 countries recruit employees through
ESADE every year.
Catalonia has a significant amount ofeducational centres per capita.
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A sign of the educational excellence is the amount of international students studying in Catalonia.
CREATIVITYthat works
Catalans like ideas, and they like putting them into practice in a whole range of different
fields: graphic design, art, urban planning, architecture, fashion, gastronomy, industry…
Large-scale design projects (DHub, BCN Design Week)
Renewed design training centres
Tradition, knowledge and experience
Design applied to people’s needs
Design studios and corporate design centres (Alstom, Volvo, HP, Roca…)
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EXCELLENCEthat works
Catalans have an entrepreneurial spirit and are focused on identifying opportunities and finding innovative solutions.
This innovative spirit and a solid, collaborative work ethic has allowed Catalans to stand out in their particular areas of excellence.
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Barcelona Supercomputing Center BarcelonaTech University
A computing capacity of 94,21 Teraflops inside Torre Girona Chapel.
CONNECTIVITYthat works
80 airlines140 destinations worldwide Over 32 million passengers Best South European Airport Best European Cargo Airport
One of the main Mediterranean ports Leader in Mediterranean vehicle traffic
Inland terminals (Zaragoza, Toulouse, Lyon), port network
A 259-ha of logistics activity area
Easy commuting by public transport (bus, subway, tram) Excellent road network connecting internal market Mediterranean Rail Corridor, EU priority project
Barcelona is one of the few cities in Southern Europe with full-modal transport integration. Port, airport, railway,
motorways within a 12-kilometre radius, each
with global connectivity.
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MOBILITYthat works
“ We are thrilled to announce that Barcelona will be the Mobile World Capital for the next seven years. This is an exciting time for the city and for the mobile industry as a whole”
John Hoffman, CEO GSMA Ltd.
Mobile solutions for smart cities
m-Transportation m-Healthm-Contents m-Payments m-Education
Barcelona is now the world’s centre for
mobility innovation in all fields
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OPENNESSthat works
Launch pad to Mediterranean
and Latin American markets
Source: ACC10
Catalan exports (in millions of euros)
Catalan exporting companies
26%
65%
of Catalan exports go
to EU markets
of all Spanish exports
36%
of all Spanish exporting companies
30%
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of Catalan exporting
companies do it regularly
Catalonia accounts for:
Almost 500 million consumers in a
2-hour flight radius
Catalonia accounts for:
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ATTRACTIONthat works
Germany19%
Japan2%
Italy9%
Other10%
USA10%
Portugal2%
France16%
UK8%
Denmark2%
Netherlands13%
Belgium 1%Luxembourg 3%
Switzerland5%
CATALONIA 5,061
foreign companies
Source: Invest in Catalonia.
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COMPETITIVENESSthat works
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Gas prices, industrial consumers€/Gigajoule(Eurostat 2012-2011)
Office rents€/ sqm year(Jones Lang LaSalle Q4 2011)
Electricity prices, industry€/100kWh(Eurostat 2012-2011)
Minimum wage€/month
(Eurostat, 2012)
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Netherlands 7,49
UK 8,25
EU (27) 8,98
France 9,86
Ireland 9,90
Spain 10,03
Slovakia 10,60
Portugal 11,09
Germany 12,04
Sweden 12,46
France 7,22
Netherlands 8,41
Germany 8,95
EU (27) 9,34
Belgium 9,50
Czech Rep. 10,28
Spain 10,82
UK 10,97
Ireland 11,21
Italy 11,45
Slovakia 12,73
DYNAMISMthat works
“The Continental Automotive plant in Catalonia is a benchmark in lean manufacturing and one of Europe’s most competitive factories. Our plant will be directly involved in the production of hybrid and electric vehicle components, working on the project together with the R&D centre in Nuremburg.”
Francesc Xavier Pujol, General Manager
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DIVERSITYthat works
22% Chemicals & Pharma 22% Metal & Machinery 12% Food &Beverages11% Transport material10% Paper &Graphics
7% Electric & Electronics 6% Textiles
10% Other
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Service SectorsICTsTrade TourismDesign &Engineering Health & Biotech Creative industries Shared services centres Logistics
Industrial Sectors
Business services
Engineering Relocation agencies Human resources Business associations Law firmsTelecom & Energy Consultancies Transport
Wide availability of providers and suppliers
TECHNOLOGYthat works
IDIADAautomotive lab test
Scientific Parks
IMB CNM
Supercomputing Centre
ALBAsynchrotron
Key scientific infrastructures
Home to leading European hospitals and research groups
Active in life sciences and the creation of biotech companies
With R&D at 1.6% of GDP
The TECNIO technology transfer network and its expert partners give added value to tech projects.
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A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTthat works
Tax rebates for R&D&I and environmental issues
Flat rate tax system for non-residents.
Favourable tax system for foreign holding companies.
Fast-track of work and residence permits.
Incentive programmes for job creation.
Invest in Catalonia services Information for foreign companies
One-stop-shop for investment
projects Business location services
Financing advice and assistance
Expansion and diversification
Global Partnerships
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“With innovation, investment and great people, you’ve got all the right ingredients for success.”
Bernard Meunier, General Manager of Nestlé España.
“Barcelona is a city with a great influence and international reputation, which helps when it comes down to doing business.”
Julio Rodríguez, CEO Schneider Electric.
“In choosing the location for our flagship customer centre, Fujitsu placed a high emphasis on strategic qualities including a solution- oriented multi-cultural workforce, high-specification office locations and a comprehensive infrastructure. In all of these areas, Barcelona was a stand-out winner.”
Rolf Schwirz, CEO Fujitsu Technology Solutions
WHAT THEY SAY
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INVEST IN CATALONIA
WORKS FOR YOU Tailor-made
services for international companies
planning first-time investment in Europe or looking to expand their activities in Catalonia
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Invest in Catalonia cat
[email protected] www.in
vestincatalonia.com
Passeig de Gràcia, 129
08008 Barcelona
+34 934 767 287
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