Net migration (UNICEF) in France
France: Net migration was 91,737 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
91,737
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
11th
of 74 countries
All-time high
200,629
in 2004
All-time low
-21,463
in 1996
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in France, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in France stood at 91,737.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and up 26,690.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in France peaked at 200,629 in 2004 and was at its lowest, -21,463, in 1996.
That places France 11th out of 74 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 143,032 | — |
| 1961 | 128,618 | -10.1% |
| 1962 | 141,634 | +10.1% |
| 1963 | 190,925 | +34.8% |
| 1964 | 163,039 | -14.6% |
| 1965 | 82,879 | -49.2% |
| 1966 | 96,097 | +15.9% |
| 1967 | 63,018 | -34.4% |
| 1968 | 113,115 | +79.5% |
| 1969 | 160,403 | +41.8% |
| 1970 | 182,941 | +14.1% |
| 1971 | 144,321 | -21.1% |
| 1972 | 101,223 | -29.9% |
| 1973 | 103,910 | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 26,203 | -74.8% |
| 1975 | 16,139 | -38.4% |
| 1976 | 59,515 | +268.8% |
| 1977 | 44,918 | -24.5% |
| 1978 | 18,692 | -58.4% |
| 1979 | 34,295 | +83.5% |
| 1980 | 54,718 | +59.6% |
| 1981 | 69,365 | +26.8% |
| 1982 | 81,084 | +16.9% |
| 1983 | 88,166 | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 76,175 | -13.6% |
| 1985 | 66,149 | -13.2% |
| 1986 | 51,642 | -21.9% |
| 1987 | 59,890 | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 69,935 | +16.8% |
| 1989 | 82,052 | +17.3% |
| 1990 | 43,323 | -47.2% |
| 1991 | 35,201 | -18.7% |
| 1992 | 61,964 | +76.0% |
| 1993 | 16,892 | -72.7% |
| 1994 | -4,232 | -125.1% |
| 1995 | -17,128 | +304.7% |
| 1996 | -21,463 | +25.3% |
| 1997 | -15,255 | -28.9% |
| 1998 | 20,216 | -232.5% |
| 1999 | 169,448 | +738.2% |
| 2000 | 171,637 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 179,476 | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 191,373 | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 195,616 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 200,629 | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 191,417 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 132,512 | -30.8% |
| 2007 | 91,973 | -30.6% |
| 2008 | 79,528 | -13.5% |
| 2009 | 58,032 | -27.0% |
| 2010 | 52,644 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 70,178 | +33.3% |
| 2012 | 103,287 | +47.2% |
| 2013 | 116,297 | +12.6% |
| 2014 | 52,342 | -55.0% |
| 2015 | -345 | -100.7% |
| 2016 | 15,548 | -4606.7% |
| 2017 | 102,984 | +562.4% |
| 2018 | 132,925 | +29.1% |
| 2019 | 71,972 | -45.9% |
| 2020 | 145,593 | +102.3% |
| 2021 | 131,465 | -9.7% |
| 2022 | 179,377 | +36.4% |
| 2023 | 91,862 | -48.8% |
| 2024 | 90,527 | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 91,737 | +1.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 91,737 is above the median for high income countries, which is 9,502, 9.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- France's 91,737 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158, 580.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +4606.7% | -345 | 15,548 |
| 1999 | +738.2% | 20,216 | 169,448 |
| 2017 | +562.4% | 15,548 | 102,984 |
| 1995 | -304.7% | -4,232 | -17,128 |
| 1976 | +268.8% | 16,139 | 59,515 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 128,276 | 63,018 | 190,925 | 10 |
| 1970s | 73,216 | 16,139 | 182,941 | 10 |
| 1980s | 69,918 | 51,642 | 88,166 | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,897 | -21,463 | 169,448 | 10 |
| 2000s | 149,219 | 58,032 | 200,629 | 10 |
| 2010s | 71,783 | -345 | 132,925 | 10 |
| 2020s | 121,760 | 90,527 | 179,377 | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More population data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 65,827 Persons (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in France?
- Net migration in France was 91,737 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 200,629 in 2004.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -21,463 in 1996.
- How does France rank for net migration?
- France ranks 11th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26,690.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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