Migration origin destination in France

France: Migration origin destination was 89,849 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
89,849
World rank
8th
of 66 countries
All-time high
89,849
in 2024
All-time low
1,431
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Migration origin destination in France, 1990–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1990200720241990: 1.4k1995: 2.0k2000: 2.8k2005: 3.5k2010: 4.8k2015: 12.3k2020: 31.4k2024: 89.8k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, migration origin destination in France stood at 89,849. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 629.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, migration origin destination in France peaked at 89,849 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,431, in 1990.

France ranks 8th of 66 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Migration origin destination in France, year by year

Annual values for Migration origin destination in France, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 1,431 —
1995 2,025 +41.5%
2000 2,770 +36.8%
2005 3,520 +27.1%
2010 4,821 +37.0%
2015 12,311 +155.4%
2020 31,434 +155.3%
2024 89,849 +185.8%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 89,849 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,706, 13.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
  • France's 89,849 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,956, 18.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,728 1,431 2,025 2
2000s 3,145 2,770 3,520 2
2010s 8,566 4,821 12,311 2
2020s 60,642 31,434 89,849 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 5 United States 199,252 compare
  2. 6 Saudi Arabia 153,258 compare
  3. 7 United Kingdom 99,398 compare
  4. 9 Australia 81,506 compare
  5. 10 Sweden 79,353 compare
  6. 11 Canada 70,392 compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is migration origin destination in France?
Migration origin destination in France was 89,849 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest migration origin destination recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 89,849 in 2024.
What is the lowest migration origin destination recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 1,431 in 1990.
How does France rank for migration origin destination?
France ranks 8th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
Is migration origin destination rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 629.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migration origin destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Migration origin destination
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 528 data points, 1990–2024
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