Characteristics of immigration flows

Characteristics of immigrants entering France in 2023, in %
Place of birth  with no qualification  with higher education  employed
Africa 25 51 28
Maghreb 21 55 31
Other African countries 29 45 24
Asia 28 51 27
Turkey, Middle East 27 51 28
Other Asian countries 29 51 26
Europe 18 51 49
Southern Europe 22 49 56
Other EU-27 14 56 56
Other European countries 20 48 37
Americas, Oceania 15 60 41
All immigrants 22 52 34

Notes: Southern European countries are Spain, Italy, Portugal.
Interpretation: In 2023, 25% of immigrants from Africa who entered France after the age of 25 had no qualifications.
Coverage : Immigrants who entered France in 2023, aged at least 25 (qualifications) or at least 15 (employment).
Source: INSEE, annual census survey 2024.

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Updated: May 2025