Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in France

France: Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure was 45.5% in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
45.5%
Change on year
down 9.2%
World rank
29th
of 43 countries
All-time high
62.6%
in 2010
All-time low
37.0%
in 2019
Years of data
17
2009–2025

Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in France, 2009–2025

02040602009201720252009: 59 Percentage2010: 62.6 Percentage2011: 60.5 Percentage2012: 60.9 Percentage2013: 58.6 Percentage2014: 53.8 Percentage2015: 55.7 Percentage2016: 50 Percentage2017: 49.9 Percentage2018: 54.3 Percentage2019: 37 Percentage2020: 49.9 Percentage2021: 41.5 Percentage2022: 43.1 Percentage2023: 43.7 Percentage2024: 50.1 Percentage2025: 45.5 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in France is 45.5%, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.2% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in France peaked at 62.6% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 37.0%, in 2019.

That places France 29th out of 43 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.

Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in France, year by year

Annual values for Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over) in France, 2009 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2009 59.0%
2010 62.6% +6.1%
2011 60.5% -3.4%
2012 60.9% +0.7%
2013 58.6% -3.8%
2014 53.8% -8.2%
2015 55.7% +3.5%
2016 50.0% -10.2%
2017 49.9% -0.2%
2018 54.3% +8.8%
2019 37.0% -31.9%
2020 49.9% +34.9%
2021 41.5% -16.8%
2022 43.1% +3.9%
2023 43.7% +1.4%
2024 50.1% +14.6%
2025 45.5% -9.2%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 45.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.7%, 88% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • France's 45.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 49.9%, 91% of the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 59.0% 59.0% 59.0% 1
2010s 54.3% 37.0% 62.6% 10
2020s 45.6% 41.5% 50.1% 6

Countries ranked near France

  1. 26 Italy 48.1% compare
  2. 27 Netherlands 47.3% compare
  3. 27 Netherlands 47.3% compare
  4. 30 Lithuania 45.2% compare
  5. 30 Lithuania 45.2% compare
  6. 32 Malta 44.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in France?
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in France was 45.5% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 62.6% in 2010.
What is the lowest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 37.0% in 2019.
How does France rank for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure?
France ranks 29th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
Is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 715 data points, 2009–2025
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