Data extracted from decrees published in the Journal Officiel (JORF)
In 2018, 53 254 people obtained French nationality by decree, according to data extracted from the Journal Officiel (JORF). This represents a decrease of 18.4% compared to 2017.
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| 25 752 (49%) | 27 260 (51%) |
| 18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 104 | 13 251 | 10 704 | 5 876 | 2 815 | 1 759 |
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 2018, 53 254 people acquired French nationality through decrees published in the Journal Officiel (JORF): 37 036 by naturalisation, 1 495 by reinstatement, and 14 723 by collective effect.
In 2018, the leading foreign country of origin is Algérie, with 6 113 people naturalised.
In 2018, naturalised people break down into 49% men and 51% women.
In 2018, the departments with the most naturalisations are Paris (7 615), Seine-Saint-Denis (4 433), Yvelines (3 640).
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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