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Over 70% of Parisians want to leave Paris and here's why

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Parisians seem to want to escape from Paris, that's the finding of the new study by Paris je te quitte. The reason? Many of them want to turn towards a greener and healthier way of life.

Hey there! Have you ever heard your friend say that they adore living in the capital right now, but can't picture themselves staying in Paris forever? Well, just like your buddy, many Parisians feel the same way. In a recent study by the regional mobility media "Paris je te quitte," it was discovered that 76% of Île-de-France residents are thinking about leaving the City of Light soon. Surprisingly, 53% are ready to leave "as soon as possible." This choice has been largely influenced by the Covid pandemic, among other reasons.


A desire to turn towards a greener environment

Leaving, yes, but where to go? In general, 79% of the concerned residents of the Paris region say they are looking for a living environment that is less stressful, less noisy, and less polluted. The desire to live closer to nature is one of the major motivations for leaving Paris. 58% say they want to be closer to the sea or the ocean. Indeed, the regions of Nouvelle Aquitaine, Brittany, and PACA are the most sought after by Parisians wishing to move. At the same time, facing the sun of Marseille, we can understand.

Some barriers still prevent Francilians from taking the plunge. Employment and the desire to maintain a salary level equivalent to that of Paris are the main obstacles, although the development of telecommuting supports mobility projects. 60% would even be willing to change industries or 44% would be willing to regularly commute to Paris.


The declining population of the capital

Since the 1930s, the population of Paris has been decreasing. On average, 120,000 people leave the capital each year between 2013 and 2017, according to INSEE. By 2040, the institute predicts a Parisian population of between 1.99 and 2.14 million inhabitants, compared to the current 2.16 million. Several solutions are being studied, but according to the current trend scenario, with a decrease of 4,100 inhabitants per year, the capital should reach a total population of