France vs Netherlands: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
France
377,462
in 2025
Netherlands
120,161
in 2025
France rank
6th
Netherlands rank
8th
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- France
- Netherlands
How they compare
France currently reports 377,462 against 120,161 in Netherlands, a difference of 257,301.
That makes France's figure about 3.1 times Netherlands's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 6th and Netherlands ranks 8th of 32 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 194,686 | 59,538 | 135,148 | France |
| 2010s | 231,376 | 76,906 | 154,470 | France |
| 2020s | 318,864 | 116,152 | 202,712 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, France or Netherlands?
- France, at 377,462 against 120,161 in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between France and Netherlands?
- 257,301, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Netherlands?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do France and Netherlands rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- France ranks 6th and Netherlands ranks 8th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.