French Naturalisation Statistics — All
Data extracted from decrees published in the Journal Officiel (JORF)
559 866 people obtained French nationality by decree between 2016 and 2026, based on data extracted from the Journal Officiel (JORF). 2021 is the highest year in the period (74 451), for an average of 50 897 naturalisations per year.
Yearly breakdown
| Year | Total | Naturalisations | Reinstatements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 65 082 | 43 490 | 2 462 |
| 2017 | 65 283 | 44 563 | 2 187 |
| 2018 | 53 254 | 37 036 | 1 495 |
| 2019 | 48 514 | 33 989 | 1 167 |
| 2020 | 41 509 | 29 455 | 819 |
| 2021 | 74 451 | 52 398 | 1 101 |
| 2022 | 59 210 | 42 683 | 648 |
| 2023 | 39 641 | 29 300 | 341 |
| 2024 | 48 836 | 36 287 | 341 |
| 2025 | 42 347 | 31 846 | 245 |
| 2026 | 21 739 | 16 334 | 101 |
Methodology and data source
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were granted French nationality between 2016 and 2026?
Between 2016 and 2026, 559 866 people obtained French nationality by decree, according to decrees published in the Journal Officiel (JORF).
Which year recorded the most naturalisations?
2021 is the highest year in the period, with 74 451 naturalisations recorded.
How many naturalisations on average per year?
Over the 2016–2026 period, France naturalises on average 50 897 people per year by decree.
Where does this naturalisation data come from?
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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