Persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the in France

France: Persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the was 146,150 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
146,150
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
4th
of 33 countries
All-time high
160,785
in 2019
All-time low
18,670
in 2010
Years of data
19
2008–2026

Persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the in France, 2008–2026

050.0k100.0k150.0k2008201720262008: 32.3k2009: 22.8k2010: 18.7k2011: 22.9k2012: 24.5k2013: 38.9k2014: 36.5k2015: 34.1k2016: 44.1k2017: 38.4k2018: 143.0k2019: 160.8k2020: 151.2k2021: 145.2k2022: 143.0k2023: 146.1k2024: 147.5k2025: 153.2k2026: 146.2k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the in France is 146,150, measured in 2026.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 231.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the in France peaked at 160,785 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 18,670, in 2010.

That places France 4th out of 33 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the in France, year by year

Annual values for Persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the month by citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in France, 2008 to 2026.
Year Value Change
2008 32,345
2009 22,820 -29.4%
2010 18,670 -18.2%
2011 22,850 +22.4%
2012 24,485 +7.2%
2013 38,915 +58.9%
2014 36,520 -6.2%
2015 34,125 -6.6%
2016 44,070 +29.1%
2017 38,405 -12.9%
2018 142,970 +272.3%
2019 160,785 +12.5%
2020 151,200 -6.0%
2021 145,245 -3.9%
2022 143,005 -1.5%
2023 146,135 +2.2%
2024 147,530 +1.0%
2025 153,200 +3.8%
2026 146,150 -4.6%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2018 +272.3% 38,405 142,970

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 27,582 22,820 32,345 2
2010s 56,180 18,670 160,785 10
2020s 147,495 143,005 153,200 7

Countries ranked near France

  1. 1 Germany 271,190 compare
  2. 2 Spain 242,980 compare
  3. 3 Italy 235,910 compare
  4. 5 Netherlands 65,580 compare
  5. 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 64,985 compare
  6. 7 Belgium 57,510 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the in France?
Persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the in France was 146,150 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 160,785 in 2019.
What is the lowest persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 18,670 in 2010.
How does France rank for persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the?
France ranks 4th out of 33 countries with data for 2026.
Is persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 231.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the month by citizenship, age and sex - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons subject of asylum applications pending at the end of the month by citizenship, age and sex - monthly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
0 places, 0 data points, 2008–2026
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