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The province of Parma

Parma enjoys an advantageous geographic position strategically connected to the Tyrrhenian area with first-class infrastructures including one of the two most important regional intermodal facilities (CEPIM), an international airport and Fiere di Parma exhibition centre which holds global events. The territory has a population of 459 thousand inhabitants and is home to the University of Parma, which has about 34,000 enrolled students (RER, 2023-24). The main industries are agribusiness, building and mechanical engineering and there are various integrations between these and the European Food Safety agency EFSA which is based in Parma. Indeed, Parma is the centre of the regional Food Valley. Pharmaceutical industry is also very relevant. The province offers a rich variety of historical and natural attractions such as art cities, castles and villages, Apennine tours. Parma has been the Italian Capital of Culture in 2020/2021 and a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy since 2015. It is one of the capitals of the Italian music: Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini were born here, and other great musicians – like Niccolò Paganini – also lived in Parma.

Population

PARMA Data Source – Year
Total population 458,924 RER – 2024
Male 49.2% RER – 2024
Female 50.8% RER – 2024
% youth population (<15 years) 12.6% RER – 2024
% elderly population (>65 years) 23.3% RER – 2024
No. students enrolled in university 34,008 RER – a.y. 2023/24

Residential property market trends

(Source OMI Agenzia delle Entrate; data processing by ART-ER)

The province of Parma is made up of 44 municipalities and includes 5 Unions of municipalities. In the 2018-2023 period, normalized transactions (NTN) grew by 27%, from 5,460 in 2018 to 6,937 in 2023.

In terms of property size, transactions in the province of Parma in 2023 can be broken down as shown:

  • 8% properties up to 50 sqm
  • 30% properties between 50 sqm and 85 sqm
  • 30% properties between 85 sqm and 115 sqm
  • 14% properties between 115 sqm and 145 sqm
  • 17% over 145 sqm

Description of socio-economic context

Production specialisation, districts and specialities, foreign investors in the province

The key sectors are agri-food, building and construction, andmechanical engineering , particularly agribusiness machinery (especially packaging), baked goods and meat products. Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano are among the globally renowned typical products. EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority, and Alma, the international cooking school, are based here. In addition to the living sector, pharmaceutics is a strong manufacturing sector here and has one of the highest growth trends in the region.

In the province, about 172 companies with turnover higher tha 1 million euros are controlled by a foreign global ultimate owner (2023, Aida BvD, data process. ART-ER), including: Eviosys Packaging, Tetra Laval (Sidel), CFT, ACMI beverage, Elantas, Gea Group, Lactalis, John Bean Tech, Pioneer Hi-Bred, TGK.

Other outstanding companies include: Barilla, Chiesi, Mutti, Bonatti, and OCME.

Companies and work Data Source – Year
Number of local units 49,030 Infocamere – 2024
Employees 189,596 Infocamere – 2024
Unemployment rate 4.0% Istat – 2023

Employees by key sector
(Source: Infocamere 2024; data processing by ART-ER)

Mechanical engineering 33706_employees
Agrifood 36274_employees
Building and construction 34704_employees
Health 17495_employees
Culture and creativity (2023) 6426_employees
Fashion 6438_employees
Chemical industry and plastic matters 1644_employees

Services

Innovation, transport, smart city, etc.

Parma holds 8th place nationally (out of over 100 cities) in the 2019 smart city index by I-City Rank (Forum PA). Logistics is particularly strategic here with the presence of CEPIM, one of the two most important freight terminals in the region. The Fiera di Parma is one of the most important exhibition centres in the region with world-class events such as Mecspe and Cibus/Cibus Tech as well as SPS Italia, Salone del Camper and many others. The Parma Technopole is integrated into the university campus and comprises various laboratories (Biopharmanet-tec, Cidea, Cim, Cipack, Comt, FutureTechnology lab, and Siteia.Parma). Other facilities include the SSICA Experimental Station.

Cultural and natural heritage, accommodation, tourism

There is a widespread presence of buildings of historical and artistic interest, from the provincial capital to the Castles of the Duchy, Borgo Val di Taro, the Ducal Palace of Colorno and the Masone labyrinth. The province registers visitor numbers equivalent to 1.4 million overnight stays (2024, RER) and an accommodation capacity of approximately 16,594 beds (2023, RER). Parma is recognised by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy and is the Italian Capital of Culture in 2020. Cultural attractions include the presence of the Regio di Parma Theatre. Natural attractions are varied and include the Parco dei Cento Laghi park.

For more information: www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/it/localita/parma

Map of main structures and infrastructure

Distanze Km
Parma – Bologna 100
Parma – Verona 112
Parma – La Spezia 124
Parma – Milano 130

A selection of companies from the Province of Parma

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Real estate in Parma

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The area of about ​​1.8 hectares is located in the city of Parma and is available for housing for students, manager [more]
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FIDENZA – ACTIVITY PARK
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