Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in France
France: Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship was 263,233 Number in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
263,233 Number
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
5th
of 44 countries
All-time high
324,517 Number
in 2015
All-time low
147,051 Number
in 2021
Years of data
19
2006–2024
Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in France, 2006–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
France recorded 263,233 Number for emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in 2024.
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 group, sex and citizenship in France peaked at 324,517 Number in 2015 and was at its lowest, 147,051 Number, in 2021.
France ranks 5th of 44 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in France, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 189,403 Number | — |
| 2007 | 220,354 Number | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 239,796 Number | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 264,631 Number | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 269,531 Number | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 291,594 Number | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 255,922 Number | -12.2% |
| 2013 | 239,813 Number | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 308,103 Number | +28.5% |
| 2015 | 324,517 Number | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 313,622 Number | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 215,470 Number | -31.3% |
| 2018 | 188,740 Number | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 259,143 Number | +37.3% |
| 2020 | 191,893 Number | -26.0% |
| 2021 | 147,051 Number | -23.4% |
| 2022 | 279,833 Number | +90.3% |
| 2023 | 266,368 Number | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 263,233 Number | -1.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 263,233 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69,467 Number, 3.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- France's 263,233 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 63,772 Number, 4.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 228,546 Number | 189,403 Number | 264,631 Number | 4 |
| 2010s | 266,646 Number | 188,740 Number | 324,517 Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 229,676 Number | 147,051 Number | 279,833 Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More population data for France
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1885 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.16 million people (2100)
- Population density 125.07 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1075 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1504 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in France?
- Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in France was 263,233 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age group, sex and citizenship recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 324,517 Number in 2015.
- What is the lowest emigration by age group, sex and citizenship recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 147,051 Number in 2021.
- How does France rank for emigration by age group, sex and citizenship?
- France ranks 5th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age group, sex and citizenship 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 group, sex and citizenship. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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