MigrantoImmigrants in France
8.3M foreign-born residents — the #7 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 37% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 1405235 |
| Morocco | 1066129 |
| Portugal | 585896 |
| Tunisia | 444223 |
| Italy | 303685 |
| Turkey | 260167 |
| Spain | 254830 |
| Comoros | 231788 |
| Germany | 189761 |
| Senegal | 176632 |
| Ivory Coast | 169206 |
| Belgium | 169102 |
| United Kingdom | 163042 |
| Madagascar | 162751 |
| Romania | 156668 |
| Cameroon | 127995 |
| China | 120595 |
| Mali | 120393 |
| DR Congo | 120178 |
| Haiti | 116971 |
| Vietnam | 116008 |
| Ukraine | 99261 |
| Serbia | 96840 |
| Switzerland | 96066 |
| Republic of Congo | 94890 |
| Guinea | 92446 |
| Afghanistan | 89849 |
| Russia | 85277 |
| Poland | 84406 |
| Brazil | 72483 |
| India | 66688 |
| Syria | 60670 |
| USA | 59171 |
| Cambodia | 57402 |
| Sri Lanka | 56880 |
| Albania | 54967 |
| Moldova | 54287 |
| Lebanon | 51485 |
| Mauritius | 44709 |
| Colombia | 43218 |
| Armenia | 42785 |
| Netherlands | 40630 |
| Egypt | 36806 |
| Gabon | 36785 |
| Laos | 36591 |
| Pakistan | 36278 |
| Bulgaria | 35728 |
| Cape Verde | 34814 |
| Monaco | 34658 |
| Suriname | 34228 |
| Luxembourg | 32587 |
| Sudan | 31621 |
| Benin | 31581 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 53%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in France.
France is a primary destination for emigrants from Algeria
France attracts 79% of all emigrants from Algeria, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Comoros is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from the Comoros has increased by 118% since 2015, rising from 106.3K to 231.8K in 9 years.
A significant share of the population of the Comoros has settled here
More than 1 in 4 people from the Comoros now live in France — 231.8K people, representing 26.75% of the population of the Comoros.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
7 new countries have entered the top 20: Comoros, Romania, Cameroon — Comoros rose from outside the top 20 to rank #8.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5523025 |
| 1995 | 5510864 |
| 2000 | 5671847 |
| 2005 | 6341652 |
| 2010 | 6742277 |
| 2015 | 7304790 |
| 2020 | 7801019 |
| 2024 | 8287342 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Algeria | Morocco | Portugal | Tunisia | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1344293 | 648162 | 603067 | 357940 | 507447 |
| 1995 | 1291324 | 685147 | 590575 | 349040 | 449474 |
| 2000 | 1270907 | 738219 | 582213 | 346578 | 401918 |
| 2005 | 1349852 | 841287 | 589757 | 364524 | 373623 |
| 2010 | 1359784 | 890602 | 615617 | 375588 | 340016 |
| 2015 | 1380732 | 961153 | 648445 | 400786 | 323277 |
| 2020 | 1407480 | 1027490 | 621051 | 429918 | 318801 |
| 2024 | 1405235 | 1066129 | 585896 | 444223 | 303685 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
France as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in France
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in France?
Around 8.3M foreign-born residents live in France, making it the #7-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in France come from?
Most immigrants in France come from Algeria, Morocco and Portugal — these three countries account for about 37% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of France are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 12% of the population of France — that's 8.3M out of a total population of 68.6M.
How has immigration to France changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in France has grown from 7.3M to 8.3M people, a growth of about 13%.
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