Data extracted from decrees published in the Journal Officiel (JORF)
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| 19 913 (50%) | 19 648 (50%) |
| 18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 805 | 12 744 | 7 989 | 3 870 | 1 542 | 768 |
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 2023, 39 641 people acquired French nationality through decrees published in the Journal Officiel (JORF): 29 300 by naturalisation, 341 by reinstatement, and 10 000 by collective effect.
In 2023, the leading foreign country of origin is Maroc, with 4 740 people naturalised.
In 2023, naturalised people break down into 50% men and 50% women.
In 2023, the departments with the most naturalisations are Paris (4 820), Seine-Saint-Denis (2 995), Seine-et-Marne (2 126).
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 2023, 39 641 people obtained French nationality by decree, according to data extracted from the Journal Officiel (JORF). This represents a decrease of 33.1% compared to 2022.