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France’s Immigration Declines Sharply | France News
France’s immigration numbers hit a new low in 2024, dropping 10% from 2023 and 16% from 2022 — returning to pre-pandemic levels. The decline is largely driven by the lingering effects of the health crisis and the war in Ukraine, which once fueled a surge in Ukrainian arrivals now sharply down. Nearly half of new immigrants came from Africa, while non-EU European arrivals fell 19%. Most newcomers are young adults aged 18–36. Meanwhile, “non-immigrants” — French nationals returning home — rose 4%, highlighting shifting migration dynamics. The 2024 data marks a new benchmark thanks to improved…
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