Refugee population by country or territory of origin in France
France: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 166 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in France, 1994–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, refugee population by country or territory of origin in France stood at 166.
The figure is up 19.4% on the previous year and up 84.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in France peaked at 286 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 14, in 1995.
France ranks 140th of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 20 | — |
| 1995 | 14 | -30.0% |
| 1996 | 46 | +228.6% |
| 1997 | 60 | +30.4% |
| 1998 | 62 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 60 | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 74 | +23.3% |
| 2001 | 41 | -44.6% |
| 2002 | 92 | +124.4% |
| 2003 | 110 | +19.6% |
| 2004 | 112 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 286 | +155.4% |
| 2006 | 79 | -72.4% |
| 2007 | 99 | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 97 | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 80 | -17.5% |
| 2010 | 90 | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 92 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 94 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 92 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 84 | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 90 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 50 | -44.4% |
| 2017 | 54 | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 59 | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 50 | -15.3% |
| 2020 | 49 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 38 | -22.4% |
| 2022 | 65 | +71.1% |
| 2023 | 50 | -23.1% |
| 2024 | 139 | +178.0% |
| 2025 | 166 | +19.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 166 is above the median for high income countries, which is 111, 1.5× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- France's 166 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 39% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +228.6% | 14 | 46 |
| 2024 | +178.0% | 50 | 139 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.67 | 14 | 62 | 6 |
| 2000s | 107 | 41 | 286 | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.5 | 50 | 94 | 10 |
| 2020s | 84.5 | 38 | 166 | 6 |
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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in France?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in France was 166 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 286 in 2005.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 in 1995.
- How does France rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- France ranks 140th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.4%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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