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| 2.6.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/13 |
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2.6.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/13

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION

amending paragraph 188, Annexes I and IV to the Guidelines on regional State aid regarding the mid-term review of the regional aid maps for the period 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027

(2023/C 194/05)

I.   INTRODUCTION

| (1) | Section 7.6.2 of the Guidelines on regional State aid (1) (‘the Guidelines’) provides for a mid-term review of the regional aid maps (2), taking into account updated statistics, to be carried out in 2023. |
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(1)

| (2) | Paragraph 194 of the Guidelines requires the Commission to communicate, by June 2023, the details on that mid-term review. That requirement is implemented by means of this Communication, which sets out the following details of the mid-term review: |
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(2)

Amendment of the list of ‘a’ areas

| (3) | The Commission has established a list of the NUTS 2 regions that are currently not eligible as ‘a’ areas, but that have an average gross domestic product (‘GDP’) per capita (in purchasing power standard) for the period 2019-2021 that is below or is equal to 75 % of the EU-27 average (3), and therefore can be eligible for regional aid under Article 107(3)(a) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’) (hereinafter referred to as ‘new “a” areas’) in the period following this mid-term review, i.e. from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027. The Commission also sets out the corresponding maximum aid intensities for those new ‘a’ areas on the basis of paragraphs 179 and 180 of the Guidelines. |
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(3)

| (4) | If those new ‘a’ areas are currently, entirely or partially designated either as pre-defined ‘c’ areas or as non-predefined ‘c’ areas in the regional aid map of the Member State concerned, the percentage of the population allocated to the corresponding ‘c’ area, as indicated in Annex I to the Guidelines, is adjusted accordingly. |
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(4)

Increase of maximum aid intensities of existing ‘a’ areas

| (5) | The Commission has identified NUTS 2 regions that already are ‘a’ areas listed in Annex I to the Guidelines, but for which the GDP per capita has decreased to a level that renders those ‘a’ areas entitled to a higher maximum aid intensity on the basis of Section 7.4.1 of the Guidelines in the period following this mid-term review, i.e. from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027. |
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(5)

Amendment of the list of non-predefined ‘c’ areas

| (6) | Member States may propose an amendment to the list of their non-predefined ‘c’ areas for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027 by replacing existing non-predefined ‘c’ areas with new areas proposed on basis of Section 7.3.2.3 of the Guidelines. Those amendments may not exceed 50 % of each Member State’s adjusted non-predefined ‘c’ area coverage set out in paragraph (14) of this Communication, or, where not adjusted, 50 % of the existing non-predefined ‘c’ area coverage. In addition, the population of the proposed new ‘c’ areas may not exceed the population of the areas that those new areas replace. Member States may propose the corresponding maximum aid intensities for those new non-predefined ‘c’ areas based on the criteria set out in Section 7.4.2 of the Guidelines. |
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(6)

Increase of maximum aid intensities of existing ‘c’ areas

| (7) | Member States may propose an increase of the maximum aid intensity of their existing non-predefined ‘c’ areas if the updated GDP per capita or unemployment statistics show, based on paragraph 182 of the Guidelines, entitlement to a higher maximum aid intensity. |
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(7)

Identification of regions experiencing population loss entitled to increased aid intensities

| (8) | Member States may propose an increase of the maximum aid intensity for NUTS 3 regions that are experiencing population loss, as laid down in paragraph 188 of the Guidelines, also where such loss is established on the basis of updated population density data encompassing the period 2010-2019. To that effect, with this Communication the Commission amends paragraph 188 of the Guidelines and Annex IV thereto, insofar it will allow, in the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027, an increase of the maximum aid intensities, as laid down in that paragraph, for NUTS 3 regions experiencing population loss of more than 10 % either in the period 2009-2018 or in the period 2010-2019. |
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(8)

Notification of proposed amendments to the maps

| (9) | This Communication sets out amendments to paragraph 188 of the Guidelines, Annex I and Annex IV to the Guidelines and publishes the amended versions thereof, as laid down below. |
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(9)

| (10) | Member States that intend to amend their regional aid maps following the present mid-term review are invited to notify the Commission of those amendments pursuant to Article 108(3) TFEU before 15 September 2023. Such amendments may concern the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027 and are not mandatory. |
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(10)

II.   ASSESSMENT

Review concerning the ‘a’ areas

| (11) | On 21 February 2023, Eurostat published the GDP per capita data at the NUTS 2 region level, until and including 2021. In the following paragraphs, the GDP per capita corresponds to the average over the last three years for which Eurostat data are available, that is to say, the average over the period 2019-2021, expressed as a percentage of the EU-27 average. Where applicable, the GDP per capita data are compared to the data applied in the current text of Annex I to the Guidelines (average over the period 2016-2018). Taking into account the updated statistics, the Commission sets out, in paragraphs (12) and (13) the new ‘a’ areas, as well as the existing eligible ‘a’ areas that can benefit from higher maximum aid intensities, and amends Annex I to the Guidelines accordingly. On the basis of those modifications, Member States may notify amendments to their ‘a’ areas for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027. |
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(11)

| (12) | The following NUTS 2 regions can be designated as ‘a’ areas with a maximum aid intensity of 30 % (4):







  Member State and region | GDP/capita 2019-2021 |
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| Belgium: |
| BE32 Prov. Hainaut | 74,33 |
| Spain: |
| ES62 Región de Murcia | 70,67 |

(12)

Member State and region

GDP/capita 2019-2021

Belgium:

BE32 Prov. Hainaut

74,33

Spain:

ES62 Región de Murcia

70,67

| (13) | The following NUTS 2 regions can be proposed for a higher maximum aid intensity, as indicated (5):









  Member State and region | GDP/capita 2016-2018 | GDP/capita 2019-2021 | Maximum aid intensity |
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| France: |
| FRY2 Martinique | from 77,00 | to 73,00 | 50 % |
| Greece: |
| EL42 Νότιο Αιγαίο / Notio Aigaio | from 73,67 | to 64,00 | 40 % |
| EL43 Κρήτη / Kriti | from 58,33 | to 52,67 | 50 % |
| EL53 Δυτική Μακεδονία / Dytiki Makedonia | from 59,67 | to 53,33 | 50 % |
| Portugal: |
| PT30 Região Autónoma da Madeira | from 76,00 | to 71,67 | 50 % |
| Slovakia: |
| SK02 Západné Slovensko | from 66,67 | to 64,67 | 40 % |
| Spain: |
| ES43 Extremadura | from 66,67 | to 63,67 | 40 % |
| ES61 Andalucía | from 68,33 | to 63,67 | 40 % |
| ES64 Ciudad de Melilla | from 67,00 | to 64,00 | 40 % |
| ES70 Canarias | from 75,00 | to 65,00 | 60 % |

(13)

Member State and region

GDP/capita 2016-2018

GDP/capita 2019-2021

Maximum aid intensity

France:

FRY2 Martinique

from 77,00

to 73,00

50 %

Greece:

EL42 Νότιο Αιγαίο / Notio Aigaio

from 73,67

to 64,00

40 %

EL43 Κρήτη / Kriti

from 58,33

to 52,67

50 %

EL53 Δυτική Μακεδονία / Dytiki Makedonia

from 59,67

to 53,33

50 %

Portugal:

PT30 Região Autónoma da Madeira

from 76,00

to 71,67

50 %

Slovakia:

SK02 Západné Slovensko

from 66,67

to 64,67

40 %

Spain:

ES43 Extremadura

from 66,67

to 63,67

40 %

ES61 Andalucía

from 68,33

to 63,67

40 %

ES64 Ciudad de Melilla

from 67,00

to 64,00

40 %

ES70 Canarias

from 75,00

to 65,00

60 %

Review concerning the ‘c’ areas

| (14) | Following the establishment of BE32 Prov. Hainaut as a new ‘a’ area, the non-predefined ‘c’ area coverage of Belgium is adjusted from 23,33 % to 16,82 % for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027. For all other Member States, the non-predefined ‘c’ coverage as set out in Annex I to the Guidelines does not change. |
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(14)

| (15) | In addition, as laid down in paragraphs (6) and (7), Member States may replace existing non-predefined ‘c’ areas with new areas proposed on basis of Section 7.3.2.3. of the Guidelines up to 50 % of each Member State’s adjusted non-predefined ‘c’ area coverage, or, where not adjusted, 50 % of the existing non-predefined ‘c’ area coverage, and may also propose an increase of the maximum aid intensity of their existing non-predefined ‘c’ areas if the updated GDP per capita or unemployment statistics show an entitlement to such higher aid intensity. |
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(15)

Identification of regions experiencing population loss entitled to increased aid intensities

| (16) | The Commission amends paragraph 188 and Annex IV to the Guidelines by allowing Member States to rely on population loss data encompassing the period 2010-2019 for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027. |
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(16)

III.   AMENDMENT TO PARAGRAPH 188 OF THE GUIDELINES

| (17) | Paragraph 188 of the Guidelines shall read as follows:
  ‘The maximum aid intensities laid down in subsection 7.4.1 may be increased by 10 percentage points and the maximum aid intensities laid down in subsection 7.4.2 may be increased by 5 percentage points for NUTS 3 regions experiencing population loss of more than 10 % over the period 2009-2018. As from 1 January 2024, the preceding sentence also applies to NUTS 3 regions experiencing the degree of population loss referred to therein over the period 2010-2019.(88)


  (88) See Annex IV.’ |
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(17)

‘The maximum aid intensities laid down in subsection 7.4.1 may be increased by 10 percentage points and the maximum aid intensities laid down in subsection 7.4.2 may be increased by 5 percentage points for NUTS 3 regions experiencing population loss of more than 10 % over the period 2009-2018. As from 1 January 2024, the preceding sentence also applies to NUTS 3 regions experiencing the degree of population loss referred to therein over the period 2010-2019.(88)

(88) See Annex IV.’

IV.   AMENDMENT TO ANNEX I TO THE GUIDELINES

| (18) | Annex I is replaced by the text set out in Annex 1 to this Communication. The amended Annex I to the Guidelines will form the basis for the mid-term review of the regional aid maps for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027. |
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(18)

V.   AMENDMENT TO ANNEX IV TO THE GUIDELINES

| (19) | Annex IV is replaced by the text set out in Annex 2 to this Communication. The amended Annex IV to the Guidelines will form the basis for the mid-term review of the regional aid maps for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027. |
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(19)

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(1)  OJ C 153, 29.4.2021, p. 1.

(2)  Regional aid maps 2022-2027, available at:

https://competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/state-aid/legislation/modernisation/regional-aid/maps-2022-2027_en.

(3)  I.e., the average GDP per capita for all the Member States (excluding Northern Ireland).

(4)  Established in accordance with paragraphs 179 and 180 of the Guidelines, without prejudice to the possibility to apply increased aid intensities in accordance with sections 7.4.3, 7.4.4 and 7.4.5 of the Guidelines.

(5)  Idem.

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ANNEX 1

‘ANNEX I

Regional aid coverage by Member State for 2022-2027

| Belgium | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 (1) | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 (2) | GDP per capita 2019-2021 (3) | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 (4) |
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| “a” areas
  1.1.2022-31.12.2027 | BE34 Prov. Luxembourg (BE) | 73,00 | 2,50  % | — | 2,50  % |
| “a” areas


  1.1.2024-31.12.2027 | BE32 Prov. Hainaut | — | — | 74,33 | 11,77  % |
| Non-predefined “c” areas
  1.1.2022-31.12.2023 | — | — | 23,33  % | — | — |
| Non-predefined “c” areas
  1.1.2024-31.12.2027 | — | — | — | — | 16,82  % |
| Total population coverage
  1.1.2022-31.12.2023 | — | — | 25,83  % | — | — |
| Total population coverage
  1.1.2024-31.12.2027 | — | — | — | — | 31,09  % |

Belgium

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018 (1)

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 (2)

GDP per capita 2019-2021 (3)

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 (4)

“a” areas

1.1.2022-31.12.2027

BE34 Prov. Luxembourg (BE)

73,00

2,50  %

—

2,50  %

“a” areas

1.1.2024-31.12.2027

BE32 Prov. Hainaut

—

—

74,33

11,77  %

Non-predefined “c” areas

1.1.2022-31.12.2023

—

—

23,33  %

—

—

Non-predefined “c” areas

1.1.2024-31.12.2027

—

—

—

—

16,82  %

Total population coverage

1.1.2022-31.12.2023

—

—

25,83  %

—

—

Total population coverage

1.1.2024-31.12.2027

—

—

—

—

31,09  %

| Bulgaria | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
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| “a” areas | BG31 Северозападен / Severozapaden | 31,67 | 10,66  % | — | 10,66  % |
| BG32 Северен централен / Severen tsentralen | 34,33 | 11,24  % | — | 11,24  % |
| BG33 Североизточен / Severoiztochen | 40,33 | 13,26  % | — | 13,26  % |
| BG34 Югоизточен / Yugoiztochen | 43,00 | 14,74  % | — | 14,74  % |
| BG42 Южен централен / Yuzhen tsentralen | 35,00 | 20,13  % | — | 20,13  % |
| Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas) | BG41 Югозападен / Yugozapaden | 81,33 | 29,97  % | — | 29,97  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 100,00  % | — | 100,00  % |

Bulgaria

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

BG31 Северозападен / Severozapaden

31,67

10,66  %

—

10,66  %

BG32 Северен централен / Severen tsentralen

34,33

11,24  %

—

11,24  %

BG33 Североизточен / Severoiztochen

40,33

13,26  %

—

13,26  %

BG34 Югоизточен / Yugoiztochen

43,00

14,74  %

—

14,74  %

BG42 Южен централен / Yuzhen tsentralen

35,00

20,13  %

—

20,13  %

Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas)

BG41 Югозападен / Yugozapaden

81,33

29,97  %

—

29,97  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

100,00  %

—

100,00  %

| Czechia | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
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| “a” areas | CZ04 Severozápad | 63,67 | 10,50  % | — | 10,50  % |
| CZ05 Severovýchod | 75,00 | 14,22  % | — | 14,22  % |
| CZ07 Střední Morava | 73,33 | 11,43  % | — | 11,43  % |
| CZ08 Moravskoslezsko | 74,33 | 11,33  % | — | 11,33  % |
| Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas) | CZ02 Střední Čechy | 82,67 | 12,81  % | — | 12,81  % |
| CZ03 Jihozápad | 78,00 | 11,52  % | — | 11,52  % |
| CZ06 Jihovýchod | 82,67 | 15,94  % | — | 15,94  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 87,76  % | — | 87,76  % |

Czechia

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

CZ04 Severozápad

63,67

10,50  %

—

10,50  %

CZ05 Severovýchod

75,00

14,22  %

—

14,22  %

CZ07 Střední Morava

73,33

11,43  %

—

11,43  %

CZ08 Moravskoslezsko

74,33

11,33  %

—

11,33  %

Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas)

CZ02 Střední Čechy

82,67

12,81  %

—

12,81  %

CZ03 Jihozápad

78,00

11,52  %

—

11,52  %

CZ06 Jihovýchod

82,67

15,94  %

—

15,94  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

87,76  %

—

87,76  %

| Denmark | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 7,50  % | — | 7,50  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 7,50  % | — | 7,50  % |

Denmark

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

7,50  %

—

7,50  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

7,50  %

—

7,50  %

| Germany | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 18,10  % | — | 18,10  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 18,10  % | — | 18,10  % |

Germany

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

18,10  %

—

18,10  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

18,10  %

—

18,10  %

| Estonia | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas) | EE00 Eesti | 79,33 | 100,00  % | — | 100,00  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 100,00  % | — | 100,00  % |

Estonia

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas)

EE00 Eesti

79,33

100,00  %

—

100,00  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

100,00  %

—

100,00  %

| Ireland | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 35,90  % | — | 35,90  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 35,90  % | — | 35,90  % |

Ireland

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

35,90  %

—

35,90  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

35,90  %

—

35,90  %

| Greece | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 65054“a” areas | EL41 Βόρειο Αιγαίο / Voreio Aigaio | 49,00 | 2,01  % | — | 2,01  % |
| EL42 Νότιο Αιγαίο / Notio Aigaio | 73,67 | 3,19  % | 64,00 | 3,19  % |
| EL43 Κρήτη / Kriti | 58,33 | 5,91  % | 52,67 | 5,91  % |
| EL51 Aνατολική Μακεδονία, Θράκη / Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki | 47,67 | 5,59  % | — | 5,59  % |
| EL52 Κεντρική Μακεδονία / Kentriki Makedonia | 53,67 | 17,47  % | — | 17,47  % |
| EL53 Δυτική Μακεδονία / Dytiki Makedonia | 59,67 | 2,50  % | 53,33 | 2,50  % |
| EL54 Ήπειρος / Ipeiros | 48,67 | 3,11  % | — | 3,11  % |
| EL61 Θεσσαλία / Thessalia | 52,67 | 6,71  % | — | 6,71  % |
| EL62 Ιόνια Νησιά / Ionia Nisia | 63,33 | 1,90  % | — | 1,90  % |
| EL63 Δυτική Ελλάδα / Dytiki Elláda
  [EL643 Ευρυτανία / Evrytania Sparsely populated area] | 50,33 | 6,12  % | — | 6,12  % |
| EL64 Στερεά Ελλάδα / Sterea Elláda | 62,33 | 5,18  % | — | 5,18  % |
| EL65 Πελοπόννησος / Peloponnisos | 56,67 | 5,36  % | — | 5,36  % |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 17,28  % | — | 17,28  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | | — | 82,34  % | — | 82,34  % |

Greece

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

65054“a” areas

EL41 Βόρειο Αιγαίο / Voreio Aigaio

49,00

2,01  %

—

2,01  %

EL42 Νότιο Αιγαίο / Notio Aigaio

73,67

3,19  %

64,00

3,19  %

EL43 Κρήτη / Kriti

58,33

5,91  %

52,67

5,91  %

EL51 Aνατολική Μακεδονία, Θράκη / Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki

47,67

5,59  %

—

5,59  %

EL52 Κεντρική Μακεδονία / Kentriki Makedonia

53,67

17,47  %

—

17,47  %

EL53 Δυτική Μακεδονία / Dytiki Makedonia

59,67

2,50  %

53,33

2,50  %

EL54 Ήπειρος / Ipeiros

48,67

3,11  %

—

3,11  %

EL61 Θεσσαλία / Thessalia

52,67

6,71  %

—

6,71  %

EL62 Ιόνια Νησιά / Ionia Nisia

63,33

1,90  %

—

1,90  %

EL63 Δυτική Ελλάδα / Dytiki Elláda

[EL643 Ευρυτανία / Evrytania Sparsely populated area]

50,33

6,12  %

—

6,12  %

EL64 Στερεά Ελλάδα / Sterea Elláda

62,33

5,18  %

—

5,18  %

EL65 Πελοπόννησος / Peloponnisos

56,67

5,36  %

—

5,36  %

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

17,28  %

—

17,28  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

82,34  %

—

82,34  %

| Spain | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas
  1.1.2022-31.12.2027 | ES42 Castilla-La Mancha
  [ES423 Cuenca Sparsely Populated Area] | 72,33 | 4,35  % | — | 4,35  % |
| ES43 Extremadura | 66,67 | 2,28  % | 63,67 | 2,28  % |
| ES61 Andalucía | 68,33 | 17,99  % | 63,67 | 17,99  % |
| ES63 Ciudad de Ceuta | 72,67 | 0,18  % | — | 0,18  % |
| ES64 Ciudad de Melilla | 67,00 | 0,18  % | 64,00 | 0,18  % |
| ES70 Canarias | 75,00 | 4,68  % | 65,00 | 4,68  % |
| a’ areas


  1.1.2024-31.12.2027 | ES62 Región de Murcia | | | 70,67 | 3,17  % |
| Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas) 1.1.2022-31.12.2023 | ES62 Región de Murcia | 76,67 | 3,17  % | — | — |
| Predefined “c” areas (sparsely populated areas) | ES242 Teruel | — | 0,29  % | — | 0,29  % |
| ES417 Soria | — | 0,19  % | — | 0,19  % |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 32,99  % | — | 32,99  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 66,29  % | — | 66,29  % |

Spain

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

1.1.2022-31.12.2027

ES42 Castilla-La Mancha

[ES423 Cuenca Sparsely Populated Area]

72,33

4,35  %

—

4,35  %

ES43 Extremadura

66,67

2,28  %

63,67

2,28  %

ES61 Andalucía

68,33

17,99  %

63,67

17,99  %

ES63 Ciudad de Ceuta

72,67

0,18  %

—

0,18  %

ES64 Ciudad de Melilla

67,00

0,18  %

64,00

0,18  %

ES70 Canarias

75,00

4,68  %

65,00

4,68  %

a’ areas

1.1.2024-31.12.2027

ES62 Región de Murcia

70,67

3,17  %

Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas) 1.1.2022-31.12.2023

ES62 Región de Murcia

76,67

3,17  %

—

—

Predefined “c” areas (sparsely populated areas)

ES242 Teruel

—

0,29  %

—

0,29  %

ES417 Soria

—

0,19  %

—

0,19  %

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

32,99  %

—

32,99  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

66,29  %

—

66,29  %

| France | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | FRY1 Guadeloupe | 73,00 | 0,63  % | — | 0,63  % |
| FRY2 Martinique | 77,00 | 0,55  % | 73,00 | 0,55  % |
| FRY3 Guyane | 50,33 | 0,42  % | — | 0,42  % |
| FRY4 La Réunion | 70,00 | 1,28  % | — | 1,28  % |
| FRY5 Mayotte | 32,67 | 0,40  % | — | 0,40  % |
| Saint-Martin (*1) | : | : | : | : |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 28,68  % | — | 28,68  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 31,95  % | — | 31,95  % |

France

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

FRY1 Guadeloupe

73,00

0,63  %

—

0,63  %

FRY2 Martinique

77,00

0,55  %

73,00

0,55  %

FRY3 Guyane

50,33

0,42  %

—

0,42  %

FRY4 La Réunion

70,00

1,28  %

—

1,28  %

FRY5 Mayotte

32,67

0,40  %

—

0,40  %

Saint-Martin (*1)

:

:

:

:

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

28,68  %

—

28,68  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

31,95  %

—

31,95  %

| Croatia | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | HR02 Panonska Hrvatska | 41,58 | 27,02  % | — | 27,02  % |
| HR03 Jadranska Hrvatska
  [HR032 Ličko-senjska županija Sparsely Populated Area] | 60,33 | 33,48  % | — | 33,48  % |
| HR06 Sjeverna Hrvatska | 48,43 | 20,04  % | — | 20,04  % |
| Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas) | HR05 Grad Zagreb | 109,24 | 19,46  % | — | 19,46  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 100,00  % | — | 100,00  % |

Croatia

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

HR02 Panonska Hrvatska

41,58

27,02  %

—

27,02  %

HR03 Jadranska Hrvatska

[HR032 Ličko-senjska županija Sparsely Populated Area]

60,33

33,48  %

—

33,48  %

HR06 Sjeverna Hrvatska

48,43

20,04  %

—

20,04  %

Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas)

HR05 Grad Zagreb

109,24

19,46  %

—

19,46  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

100,00  %

—

100,00  %

| Italy | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | ITF2 Molise | 69,33 | 0,51  % | — | 0,51  % |
| ITF3 Campania | 62,67 | 9,62  % | — | 9,62  % |
| ITF4 Puglia | 63,33 | 6,68  % | — | 6,68  % |
| ITF5 Basilicata | 74,67 | 0,94  % | — | 0,94  % |
| ITF6 Calabria | 57,33 | 3,23  % | — | 3,23  % |
| ITG1 Sicilia | 59,67 | 8,30  % | — | 8,30  % |
| ITG2 Sardegna | 70,33 | 2,72  % | — | 2,72  % |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 9,99  % | — | 9,99  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 41,99  % | — | 41,99  % |

Italy

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

ITF2 Molise

69,33

0,51  %

—

0,51  %

ITF3 Campania

62,67

9,62  %

—

9,62  %

ITF4 Puglia

63,33

6,68  %

—

6,68  %

ITF5 Basilicata

74,67

0,94  %

—

0,94  %

ITF6 Calabria

57,33

3,23  %

—

3,23  %

ITG1 Sicilia

59,67

8,30  %

—

8,30  %

ITG2 Sardegna

70,33

2,72  %

—

2,72  %

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

9,99  %

—

9,99  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

41,99  %

—

41,99  %

| Cyprus | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 49,46  % | — | 49,46  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 49,46  % | — | 49,46  % |

Cyprus

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

49,46  %

—

49,46  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

49,46  %

—

49,46  %

| Latvia | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | LV00 Latvija
  [LV008 Vidzeme Sparsely Populated Area] | 67,00 | 100,00  % | — | 100,00  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 100,00  % | — | 100,00  % |

Latvia

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

LV00 Latvija

[LV008 Vidzeme Sparsely Populated Area]

67,00

100,00  %

—

100,00  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

100,00  %

—

100,00  %

| Lithuania | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | LT02 Vidurio ir vakarų Lietuvos regionas | 65,00 | 71,16  % | — | 71,16  % |
| Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas) | LT01 Sostinės regionas | 113,67 | 28,84  % | — | 28,84  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 100,00  % | — | 100,00  % |

Lithuania

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

LT02 Vidurio ir vakarų Lietuvos regionas

65,00

71,16  %

—

71,16  %

Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas)

LT01 Sostinės regionas

113,67

28,84  %

—

28,84  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

100,00  %

—

100,00  %

| Luxembourg | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 7,50  % | — | 7,50  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 7,50  % | — | 7,50  % |

Luxembourg

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

7,50  %

—

7,50  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

7,50  %

—

7,50  %

| Hungary | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | HU12 Pest | 55,00 | 13,00  % | — | 13,00  % |
| HU21 Közép-Dunántúl | 65,33 | 10,81  % | — | 10,81  % |
| HU22 Nyugat-Dunántúl | 72,67 | 10,10  % | — | 10,10  % |
| HU23 Dél-Dunántúl | 47,33 | 9,03  % | — | 9,03  % |
| HU31 Észak-Magyarország | 47,67 | 11,57  % | — | 11,57  % |
| HU32 Észak-Alföld | 44,33 | 14,89  % | — | 14,89  % |
| HU33 Dél-Alföld | 50,00 | 12,69  % | — | 12,69  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 82,09  % | — | 82,09  % |

Hungary

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

HU12 Pest

55,00

13,00  %

—

13,00  %

HU21 Közép-Dunántúl

65,33

10,81  %

—

10,81  %

HU22 Nyugat-Dunántúl

72,67

10,10  %

—

10,10  %

HU23 Dél-Dunántúl

47,33

9,03  %

—

9,03  %

HU31 Észak-Magyarország

47,67

11,57  %

—

11,57  %

HU32 Észak-Alföld

44,33

14,89  %

—

14,89  %

HU33 Dél-Alföld

50,00

12,69  %

—

12,69  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

82,09  %

—

82,09  %

| Malta | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 70,00  % | — | 70,00  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 70,00  % | — | 70,00  % |

Malta

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

70,00  %

—

70,00  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

70,00  %

—

70,00  %

| Netherlands | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 8,98  % | — | 8,98  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 8,98  % | — | 8,98  % |

Netherlands

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

8,98  %

—

8,98  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

8,98  %

—

8,98  %

| Austria | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 22,42  % | — | 22,42  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 22,42  % | — | 22,42  % |

Austria

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

22,42  %

—

22,42  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

22,42  %

—

22,42  %

| Poland | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | PL21 Małopolskie | 63,67 | 8,84  % | — | 8,84  % |
| PL22 Śląskie | 72,33 | 11,82  % | — | 11,82  % |
| PL42 Zachodniopomorskie | 58,33 | 4,43  % | — | 4,43  % |
| PL43 Lubuskie | 58,00 | 2,64  % | — | 2,64  % |
| PL52 Opolskie | 55,33 | 2,57  % | — | 2,57  % |
| PL61 Kujawsko-Pomorskie | 56,33 | 5,41  % | — | 5,41  % |
| PL62 Warmińsko-Mazurskie | 49,00 | 3,73  % | — | 3,73  % |
| PL63 Pomorskie | 67,67 | 6,06  % | — | 6,06  % |
| PL71 Łódzkie | 65,00 | 6,43  % | — | 6,43  % |
| PL72 Świętokrzyskie | 50,00 | 3,24  % | — | 3,24  % |
| PL81 Lubelski | 47,67 | 5,52  % | — | 5,52  % |
| PL82 Podkarpackie | 49,33 | 5,54  % | — | 5,54  % |
| PL84 Podlaskie | 49,67 | 3,08  % | — | 3,08  % |
| PL92 Mazowiecki regionalny | 59,33 | 6,12  % | — | 6,12  % |
| Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas) | PL41 Wielkopolskie | 75,67 | 9,09  % | — | 9,09  % |
| | PL51 Dolnośląskie | 77,00 | 7,55  % | — | 7,55  % |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 0,82  % | — | 0,82  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 92,90  % | — | 92,90  % |

Poland

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

PL21 Małopolskie

63,67

8,84  %

—

8,84  %

PL22 Śląskie

72,33

11,82  %

—

11,82  %

PL42 Zachodniopomorskie

58,33

4,43  %

—

4,43  %

PL43 Lubuskie

58,00

2,64  %

—

2,64  %

PL52 Opolskie

55,33

2,57  %

—

2,57  %

PL61 Kujawsko-Pomorskie

56,33

5,41  %

—

5,41  %

PL62 Warmińsko-Mazurskie

49,00

3,73  %

—

3,73  %

PL63 Pomorskie

67,67

6,06  %

—

6,06  %

PL71 Łódzkie

65,00

6,43  %

—

6,43  %

PL72 Świętokrzyskie

50,00

3,24  %

—

3,24  %

PL81 Lubelski

47,67

5,52  %

—

5,52  %

PL82 Podkarpackie

49,33

5,54  %

—

5,54  %

PL84 Podlaskie

49,67

3,08  %

—

3,08  %

PL92 Mazowiecki regionalny

59,33

6,12  %

—

6,12  %

Predefined “c” areas (former “a” areas)

PL41 Wielkopolskie

75,67

9,09  %

—

9,09  %

PL51 Dolnośląskie

77,00

7,55  %

—

7,55  %

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

0,82  %

—

0,82  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

92,90  %

—

92,90  %

| Portugal | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | PT11 Norte | 65,67 | 34,76  % | — | 34,76  % |
| PT16 Centro (PT) | 67,33 | 21,63  % | — | 21,63  % |
| PT18 Alentejo | 72,67 | 6,89  % | — | 6,89  % |
| PT20 Região Autónoma dos Açores | 69,00 | 2,37  % | — | 2,37  % |
| PT30 Região Autónoma da Madeira | 76,00 | 2,47  % | 71,67 | 2,47  % |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 2,11  % | — | 2,11  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 70,23  % | — | 70,23  % |

Portugal

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

PT11 Norte

65,67

34,76  %

—

34,76  %

PT16 Centro (PT)

67,33

21,63  %

—

21,63  %

PT18 Alentejo

72,67

6,89  %

—

6,89  %

PT20 Região Autónoma dos Açores

69,00

2,37  %

—

2,37  %

PT30 Região Autónoma da Madeira

76,00

2,47  %

71,67

2,47  %

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

2,11  %

—

2,11  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

70,23  %

—

70,23  %

| Romania | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | RO11 Nord-Vest | 58,33 | 13,13  % | — | 13,13  % |
| RO12 Centru | 60,00 | 11,93  % | — | 11,93  % |
| RO21 Nord-Est | 39,67 | 16,48  % | — | 16,48  % |
| RO22 Sud-Est | 52,67 | 12,37  % | — | 12,37  % |
| RO31 Sud – Muntenia | 49,33 | 15,14  % | — | 15,14  % |
| RO41 Sud-Vest Oltenia | 46,67 | 9,96  % | — | 9,96  % |
| RO42 Vest | 66,00 | 9,15  % | — | 9,15  % |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 1,19  % | — | 1,19  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 89,34  % | — | 89,34  % |

Romania

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

RO11 Nord-Vest

58,33

13,13  %

—

13,13  %

RO12 Centru

60,00

11,93  %

—

11,93  %

RO21 Nord-Est

39,67

16,48  %

—

16,48  %

RO22 Sud-Est

52,67

12,37  %

—

12,37  %

RO31 Sud – Muntenia

49,33

15,14  %

—

15,14  %

RO41 Sud-Vest Oltenia

46,67

9,96  %

—

9,96  %

RO42 Vest

66,00

9,15  %

—

9,15  %

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

1,19  %

—

1,19  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

89,34  %

—

89,34  %

| Slovenia | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | SI03 Vzhodna Slovenija | 70,67 | 52,71  % | — | 52,71  % |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 17,29  % | — | 17,29  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 70,00  % | — | 70,00  % |

Slovenia

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

SI03 Vzhodna Slovenija

70,67

52,71  %

—

52,71  %

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

17,29  %

—

17,29  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

70,00  %

—

70,00  %

| Slovakia | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| “a” areas | SK02 Západné Slovensko | 66,67 | 33,55  % | 64,67 | 33,55  % |
| SK03 Stredné Slovensko | 58,00 | 24,60  % | — | 24,60  % |
| SK04 Východné Slovensko | 52,00 | 29,82  % | — | 29,82  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 87,97  % | — | 87,97  % |

Slovakia

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

“a” areas

SK02 Západné Slovensko

66,67

33,55  %

64,67

33,55  %

SK03 Stredné Slovensko

58,00

24,60  %

—

24,60  %

SK04 Východné Slovensko

52,00

29,82  %

—

29,82  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

87,97  %

—

87,97  %

| Finland | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Predefined “c” areas (sparsely populated areas) | FI1D1 Etelä-Savo | — | 2,67  % | — | 2,67  % |
| FI1D2 Pohjois-Savo | — | 4,46  % | — | 4,46  % |
| FI1D3 Pohjois-Karjala | — | 2,95  % | — | 2,95  % |
| FI1D5 Keski-Pohjanmaa | — | 1,24  % | — | 1,24  % |
| FI1D7 Lappi | — | 3,24  % | — | 3,24  % |
| FI1D8 Kainuu | — | 1,34  % | — | 1,34  % |
| FI1D9 Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | — | 7,43  % | — | 7,43  % |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 3,52  % | — | 3,52  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 26,86  % | — | 26,86  % |

Finland

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Predefined “c” areas (sparsely populated areas)

FI1D1 Etelä-Savo

—

2,67  %

—

2,67  %

FI1D2 Pohjois-Savo

—

4,46  %

—

4,46  %

FI1D3 Pohjois-Karjala

—

2,95  %

—

2,95  %

FI1D5 Keski-Pohjanmaa

—

1,24  %

—

1,24  %

FI1D7 Lappi

—

3,24  %

—

3,24  %

FI1D8 Kainuu

—

1,34  %

—

1,34  %

FI1D9 Pohjois-Pohjanmaa

—

7,43  %

—

7,43  %

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

3,52  %

—

3,52  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

26,86  %

—

26,86  %

| Sweden | NUTS regions | GDP per capita 2016-2018 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023 | GDP per capita 2019-2021 | Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Predefined “c” areas (sparsely populated areas) | SE312 Dalarnas län | — | 2,81  % | — | 2,81  % |
| SE321 Västernorrlands län | — | 2,42  % | — | 2,42  % |
| SE322 Jämtlands län | — | 1,27  % | — | 1,27  % |
| SE331 Västerbottens län | — | 2,63  % | — | 2,63  % |
| SE332 Norrbottens län | — | 2,48  % | — | 2,48  % |
| Non-predefined “c” areas | — | — | 9,98  % | — | 9,98  % |
| Total population coverage 2022-2027 | — | — | 21,60  % | — | 21,60  % |

Sweden

NUTS regions

GDP per capita 2016-2018

Percentage of national population 1.1.2021-31.12.2023

GDP per capita 2019-2021

Percentage of national population 1.1.2024-31.12.2027

Predefined “c” areas (sparsely populated areas)

SE312 Dalarnas län

—

2,81  %

—

2,81  %

SE321 Västernorrlands län

—

2,42  %

—

2,42  %

SE322 Jämtlands län

—

1,27  %

—

1,27  %

SE331 Västerbottens län

—

2,63  %

—

2,63  %

SE332 Norrbottens län

—

2,48  %

—

2,48  %

Non-predefined “c” areas

—

—

9,98  %

—

9,98  %

Total population coverage 2022-2027

—

—

21,60  %

—

21,60  %

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(1)  Measured in PPS, three-year average for 2016-2018 (EU27 = 100) (as updated on 23.3.2020).

1

(2)  Based on Eurostat population data for 2018.

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(3)  Measured in PPS, three-year average for 2019-2021 (EU27 = 100) (as updated on 23.2.2023).

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(4)  Based on Eurostat population data for 2018.

4

(*1)  Saint-Martin is an outermost region but is not included in the 2021 NUTS nomenclature. To calculate the maximum aid intensity applicable, France may use data provided by its national statistical office or other recognised sources.

*1

Saint-Martin is an outermost region but is not included in the 2021 NUTS nomenclature. To calculate the maximum aid intensity applicable, France may use data provided by its national statistical office or other recognised sources.

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ANNEX 2

‘ANNEX IV

Method to define assisted areas experiencing population loss as referred to in section 7.4.5

Member States may identify the areas experiencing a population loss as follows:

| — | Member States must identify assisted areas at the level of NUTS 3 under Article 107(3)(a) and (c) of the Treaty; |
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Member States must identify assisted areas at the level of NUTS 3 under Article 107(3)(a) and (c) of the Treaty;

| — | Eurostat data on population density for the period 2009-2018 must be used, based on the most recent NUTS classification available; |
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Eurostat data on population density for the period 2009-2018 must be used, based on the most recent NUTS classification available;

| — | Member States must demonstrate a population loss of more than 10 % over the period 2009-2018. |
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Member States must demonstrate a population loss of more than 10 % over the period 2009-2018.

| — | Where the NUTS classification was changed during the previous 10 years, then Member States must use the data on population density for the longest available time period. |
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Where the NUTS classification was changed during the previous 10 years, then Member States must use the data on population density for the longest available time period.

Member States must include the areas thus identified when issuing a notification under paragraph 189.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, with regard to the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027, Member States may demonstrate population loss for the purposes of paragraph 188 also by reference to the period 2010-2019.

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