Net migration by age and sex in France

France: Net migration by age and sex was 175,393 Number in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
175,393 Number
Change on year
down 12.8%
World rank
4th
of 41 countries
All-time high
241,462 Number
in 2021
All-time low
32,280 Number
in 2014
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Net migration by age and sex in France, 2013–2024

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k2013201820242013: 98.9k Number2014: 32.3k Number2015: 39.7k Number2016: 64.1k Number2017: 154.2k Number2018: 198.4k Number2019: 126.5k Number2020: 139.2k Number2021: 241.5k Number2022: 210.8k Number2023: 201.2k Number2024: 175.4k Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration by age and sex in France is 175,393 Number, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.8% on the previous year and up 443.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in France peaked at 241,462 Number in 2021 and was at its lowest, 32,280 Number, in 2014.

France ranks 4th of 41 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.

Net migration by age and sex in France, year by year

Annual values for Net migration by age and sex in France, 2013 to 2024.
Year Number Change
2013 98,939 Number
2014 32,280 Number -67.4%
2015 39,704 Number +23.0%
2016 64,087 Number +61.4%
2017 154,151 Number +140.5%
2018 198,420 Number +28.7%
2019 126,453 Number -36.3%
2020 139,244 Number +10.1%
2021 241,462 Number +73.4%
2022 210,822 Number -12.7%
2023 201,180 Number -4.6%
2024 175,393 Number -12.8%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 175,393 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531 Number, 4.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • France's 175,393 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531 Number, 4.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 102,005 Number 32,280 Number 198,420 Number 7
2020s 193,620 Number 139,244 Number 241,462 Number 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 1 Spain 626,268 Number compare
  2. 2 Germany 494,274 Number compare
  3. 3 Italy 262,680 Number compare
  4. 5 Portugal 155,701 Number compare
  5. 6 Netherlands 117,627 Number compare
  6. 6 Netherlands 117,627 Number compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration by age and sex in France?
Net migration by age and sex in France was 175,393 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 241,462 Number in 2021.
What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 32,280 Number in 2014.
How does France rank for net migration by age and sex?
France ranks 4th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 443.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net migration by age and sex
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 500 data points, 2013–2024
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