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How many immigrants live in France (2017)?

About 7 million, representing 10.3% of the population.

How many foreign nationals live in France?

Around 4.7 million people.

What percentage of immigrants in France come from Africa?

About 44.9%.

What percentage of immigrants in France come from Europe?

Around 29.9%.

Which African countries are the main countries of origin for immigrants?

Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.

How many immigrants come from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia combined?

About 1.88 million.

How many immigrants in France come from the European Union?

Around 1.9 million.

Which European countries are major countries of origin for immigrants in France?

Portugal, Italy and Spain.

What proportion of immigrants come from countries outside the EU and Africa?

About 25%.

How many residence permits were delivered in France in 2021?

Around 271,675.

What is the most common reason for delivering residence permits?

Family reunification.

How many residence permits were delivered for family reasons in 2021?

About 88,225.

How many residence permits were delivered to students in 2021?

Around 85,000.

How many residence permits were delivered for economic reasons?

About 36,560.

How many residence permits were delivered for humanitarian reasons?

Around 43,200.

How many asylum applications were made in France in 2021?

About 104,970.

Name two main countries of origin of asylum seekers in France

Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Is France the leading country of immigration in Europe?

No, Germany is.

How many migrants did Germany receive in one year?

Around 465,000.

How many migrants did France receive in the same period?

About 258,900