Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by in France

France: Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by was 2,865 Persons in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
2,865 Persons
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
6th
of 26 countries
All-time high
3,730 Persons
in 2018
All-time low
1,475 Persons
in 2020
Years of data
11
2014–2024

Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by in France, 2014–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2014201920242014: 2.3k Persons2015: 2.3k Persons2016: 2.8k Persons2017: 3.4k Persons2018: 3.7k Persons2019: 3.6k Persons2020: 1.5k Persons2021: 1.8k Persons2022: 2.9k Persons2023: 2.9k Persons2024: 2.9k Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

In 2024, standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in France stood at 2,865 Persons.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 23.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in France peaked at 3,730 Persons in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,475 Persons, in 2020.

That places France 6th out of 26 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3,043 Persons 2,327 Persons 3,730 Persons 6
2020s 2,393 Persons 1,475 Persons 2,939 Persons 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 3 Japan 8,443 Persons compare
  2. 4 Canada 8,420 Persons compare
  3. 5 Germany 8,137 Persons compare
  4. 7 Australia 2,260 Persons compare
  5. 8 Spain 1,519 Persons compare
  6. 9 Ireland 1,425 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in France?
Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in France was 2,865 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 3,730 Persons in 2018.
What is the lowest standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 1,475 Persons in 2020.
How does France rank for standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by?
France ranks 6th out of 26 countries with data for 2024.
Is standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by category. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by category
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
34 places, 351 data points, 2014–2024
Last refreshed

This database provides estimates of annual temporary migration flows to OECD countries. The estimates are mainly based on the number of newly granted permits/visas issued to foreign citizens, provided by NSOs or Ministerial statistical services. Temporary migration flows are classified into 6 groups: international students newly registered in a tertiary education programme; migrants participating in a work-travel exchange programs; intra-corporate transferees; trainees; seasonal foreign workers; and other foreign workers participating in national temporary migration programmes. Note that selected temporary movements are excluded from our estimates of temporary migration inflows. These are: tourists; crews; persons in transit; business visitors; diplomats; journalists; job-search visa holders; religious workers; sportspersons; artists; performers; posted workers. Short-term movements under free-movement agreements are not included in this dataset. Asylum seekers are not included in this data set. See the following tables. Ukrainians under the Temporary Protection Directive are not included in this data set. Further information: International Migration Outlook