• French mathematics rank second in the world, with 13 Fields Medals
• Mathematics and ICTs help create €285 billion of added value in France, or 15% of the GDP in 2012, a proportion that has been steadily rising since 2009
• 3.8 million jobs are affected by mathematics, accounting for 9% of all jobs in France
• The employment rate for graduates in mathematics is well above the national average

Challenges

• Develop interactions between mathematicians and businesses
• Promote mathematics to young people