Data extracted from decrees published in the Journal Officiel (JORF)
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| 31 909 (49%) | 32 966 (51%) |
| 18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 952 | 15 203 | 13 394 | 6 947 | 3 302 | 2 226 |
These statistics are automatically extracted from naturalisation decrees published in the Journal Officiel de la République Française (JORF). They cover naturalisations by decree (NAT), reinstatements of French nationality (REI), and collective effects for minor children (EFF).
This data is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute the official statistics of the French Ministry of the Interior.
In 2016, 65 082 people acquired French nationality through decrees published in the Journal Officiel (JORF): 43 490 by naturalisation, 2 462 by reinstatement, and 19 130 by collective effect.
In 2016, the leading foreign country of origin is Algérie, with 8 265 people naturalised.
In 2016, naturalised people break down into 49% men and 51% women.
In 2016, the departments with the most naturalisations are Paris (7 279), Seine-Saint-Denis (7 223), Hauts-de-Seine (6 308).
These figures are automatically extracted from naturalisation decrees published in the Journal Officiel de la République Française (JORF), available on Légifrance. They are provided for information only and do not constitute the official statistics of the French Ministry of the Interior.
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Search my decreeIn 2016, 65 082 people obtained French nationality by decree, according to data extracted from the Journal Officiel (JORF).