Gers, an agricultural department

With 172 335 inhabitants for 630 000 hectares, Gers is one of the least populated departments in France. Its density (28 inhabitants/km²) places it in the 5th national position.

It also is one of the most rural departments in our country, with 66% of rural population (4th position after the Creuze, the Lozère and the Lot departments).

It is one of the most agricultural departments: its farm working population rate (25%) is actually the highest one in France before Creuze and Lozère.

It is finally one of the 10 French departments which exceed 75% of Agricultural Working Surface.

Its operating gross revenue (2 109 million francs) places Gers at the 16th national rank.