A region for the people

Over 6 million people live in the RegioTriRhena, two thirds are of employment age. Since 2010, the employment rate has grown from 79 to 81%. This is a region of economic strength, covering vehicle construction, tourism, service sectors and the life sciences, which all secure jobs and stable growth. It is also a region where people enjoy living, are above the average happy and in general earn above-average wages. This happiness is also shared with 22 million tourists per year who have registered overnight stays.

More than 100,000 trans-border commuters daily

An analysis of the employment rates in the Upper Rhine region illustrates the complexity of the work-markets. Every day, almost 100,000 commuters cross the borders to reach their jobs. The majority cross from Alsace (34,200) and the German Upper Rhine area (36,200) into north-west Switzerland, together with 26,200 from France into Germany.

The trans-border employment market is a central element for integration in the Upper Rhine Valley. Several projects such as Eures-T Oberrhein, the Euroregio certificate and the bi- and tri-national study courses along with education beyond the borders offer important roles in improving the employment potential in the region.