France vs United Kingdom: All valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31

France
4.42 million Person
in 2025
United Kingdom
1.58 million Person
in 2018
France rank
2nd
United Kingdom rank
5th

All valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31 over time

  • France
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

France currently reports 4.42 million Person against 1.58 million Person in United Kingdom, a difference of 2.84 million Person.

That makes France's figure about 2.8 times United Kingdom's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 5th of 41 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher all valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31, France or United Kingdom?
France, at 4.42 million Person against 1.58 million Person in United Kingdom as of 2025.
What is the difference in all valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31 between France and United Kingdom?
2.84 million Person, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
7 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2018.
How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for all valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31?
France ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 5th of 41 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as All valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31 December of each year. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
All valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31 December of each year
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 713 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed