Emigration by age and sex in France
France: Emigration by age and sex was 263,233 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
263,233
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
5th
of 45 countries
All-time high
324,517
in 2015
All-time low
147,051
in 2021
Years of data
19
2006–2024
Emigration by age and sex in France, 2006–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, emigration by age and sex in France stood at 263,233.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age and sex in France peaked at 324,517 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 147,051, in 2021.
That places France 5th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Emigration by age and sex in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 189,403 | — |
| 2007 | 220,354 | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 239,796 | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 264,631 | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 269,531 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 291,594 | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 255,922 | -12.2% |
| 2013 | 239,813 | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 308,103 | +28.5% |
| 2015 | 324,517 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 313,622 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 215,470 | -31.3% |
| 2018 | 188,740 | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 259,143 | +37.3% |
| 2020 | 191,893 | -26.0% |
| 2021 | 147,051 | -23.4% |
| 2022 | 279,833 | +90.3% |
| 2023 | 266,368 | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 263,233 | -1.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 263,233 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69,467, 3.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- France's 263,233 is above the median for high income countries, which is 63,772, 4.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 228,546 | 189,403 | 264,631 | 4 |
| 2010s | 266,646 | 188,740 | 324,517 | 10 |
| 2020s | 229,676 | 147,051 | 279,833 | 5 |
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)
- Population growth rate -0.033 (2100)
- Population density 125.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.16 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age and sex in France?
- Emigration by age and sex in France was 263,233 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age and sex recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 324,517 in 2015.
- What is the lowest emigration by age and sex recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 147,051 in 2021.
- How does France rank for emigration by age and sex?
- France ranks 5th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age and sex rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Emigration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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