Turnover of a third of the local production fabric each year

An ongoing renewal of the production fabric lay behind the growth in the number of establishments in France. Between 2008 and 2013, 38% of establishments were renewed each year through creations, closures, takeovers and geographical relocations. The extent of this renewal of the production fabric was particularly significant in the Mediterranean region. Between 2008 and 2013, 28% of salaried jobs were created or destroyed each year through this renewal, including in sustainable establishments. Depending on the area, employment trends were more due to the creation and closure of establishments, their geographical relocation or employment trends in sustainable establishments.