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
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in France, 2009–2025
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More population data for France
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.58 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1885 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 65,827 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1504 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1075 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 125.07 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.16 million people (2100)
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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