Data extracted from decrees published in the Journal Officiel (JORF)
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| 16 898 (48%) | 18 414 (52%) |
| 18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528 | 11 972 | 8 975 | 3 530 | 1 331 | 412 |
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.
So far in 2026, 35 319 people have acquired French nationality through decrees published in the Journal Officiel (JORF): 26 627 by naturalisation, 164 by reinstatement, and 8 528 by collective effect. This figure is provisional and rises with each new publication.
In 2026, the leading foreign country of origin is Maroc, with 4 941 people naturalised.
In 2026, naturalised people break down into 48% men and 52% women.
In 2026, the departments with the most naturalisations are Paris (6 084), Hauts-de-Seine (1 607), Haute-Garonne (1 149).
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 2026, 35 319 people obtained French nationality by decree, according to data extracted from the Journal Officiel (JORF).