France Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
France's net migration was 91,737 in 2025, ranked 199th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
France's net migration stood at 91,737 in 2025, a rise of +1,210 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 66,502 by 2026. France ranked 199th globally.
France recorded net migration of 91,737.00 in 2025, placing it 199th globally and positioning it between Italy’s 75,448.00 and Spain’s 96,630.00 for the same year. The figure reflects a long‑term decline from the all‑time peak of 200,629.00 in 2004, when a combination of favorable labor market conditions and generous family reunification policies attracted a large inflow of migrants. The sharpest reversal occurred in 1996, when net migration turned negative at –21,463.00, driven by a wave of emigration amid economic restructuring and tightening immigration rules. Over the 66‑year series, France’s net migration has stabilized at a modest positive level, yet remains well below the early‑2000s high. Future trajectories will depend on the balance between demographic pressures, labor demand and policy reforms; a sustained tightening of entry criteria could suppress inflows further, while expansive economic recovery and targeted integration measures may lift the net migration trend again.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 32,841 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 49,671 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 66,502 | - | - |
| 2025 | 91,737 | +1,210 | #199 |
| 2024 | 90,527 | −1,335 | #196 |
| 2023 | 91,862 | −87,515 | #195 |
| 2022 | 179,377 | +47,912 | #195 |
| 2021 | 131,465 | −14,128 | #202 |
| 2020 | 145,593 | +73,621 | #206 |
| 2019 | 71,972 | −60,953 | #195 |
| 2018 | 132,925 | +29,941 | #198 |
| 2017 | 102,984 | +87,436 | #196 |
| 2016 | 15,548 | +15,893 | #165 |
| 2015 | -345 | −52,687 | #115 |
| 2014 | 52,342 | −63,955 | #186 |
| 2013 | 116,297 | +13,010 | #195 |
| 2012 | 103,287 | +33,109 | #196 |
| 2011 | 70,178 | +17,534 | #193 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's net migration was 91,737 in 2025. Ranked 199th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year.
France's net migration peaked at 200,629 in 2004.
The lowest net migration in France was -21,463 in 1996.
France ranks 199th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's net migration is projected to reach 66,502 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of France in 2025 was 91,737. This ranks 199th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_net-migration,
title = {France Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}