France
The population in metropolitan France is around 63,5 mln people (2012). In 2010 (the latest available data) 195 337 first residence permits were issued, asylum status was granted to 10 340 adults, including 8 305 statutory refugees and 2 035 persons having subsidiary protection status. In 2011 the Office for Refugees received 45 654 requests including 40 464 initial requests from adult asylum seekers.
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Migration & Minority Demographics/Statistics
The population in metropolitan France is around 63,5 mln people (2012). In 2010 (the latest available data) 195 337 first residence permits were issued, asylum status was granted to 10 340 adults, including 8 305 statutory refugees and 2 035 persons having subsidiary protection status. In 2011 the Office for Refugees received 45 654 requests including 40 464 initial requests from adult asylum seekers.
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General Population
French population is : 63,5 mln people in metropolitan France and 1.85 mln people in the overseas departments (DOM) (as of 01.01.2012)
Qualitative Info
French population is : 63,5 mln people in metropolitan France and 1.85 mln people in the overseas departments (DOM) (as of 01.01.2012)
Groups affected/interested
- Majority
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Daily life
External Url http://www.insee.fr/fr/themes/tableau.asp?reg_id=0&ref_id=NATnon02145
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Migrant Population (official/estimates)
On the 1st of January 2008 French population was : 62 135 000 people in metropolitan France, including 89,8% of French people by birth, 4,4% of French people by acquisition, 5,8% of foreigners and 8,4% immigrants.
Number 5237000 % of general population 8.4 Official or estimates OfficialQualitative Info
On the 1st of January 2008 (latest available data) French population was : 62 135 000 people in metropolitan France, including 89,8% of French people by birth, 4,4% of French people by acquisition, 5,8% of foreigners and 8,4% immigrants.
External Url http://www.insee.fr/fr/themes/tableau.asp?reg_id=0&ref_id=NATTEF02131
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Valid Residence permits
In 2010 (the latest available data) 195 337 first residence permits were issued.
Number(s) 195337Qualitative Info
In 2010 (the latest available data) 195 337 first residence permits were issued (in 2009 - 195 691 first residence permits).
External Url http://www.insee.fr/fr/themes/tableau.asp?reg_id=0&ref_id=TITSEJ
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Capital city's general population
In 2009 (latest available data) the number of total population in Paris was 2 257 981 people.
Number 2257981Qualitative Info
In 2009 (latest available data) the number of total population in Paris was 2 257 981 people.
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- Daily life
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Capital city's migrant/refugee population
17% of Ile-de-France general population is migrant population.
Qualitative Info
17 % of Ile-de-France general population is migrant population.
Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
External Url http://www.immigration.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/Atlas_national_PI_060711b.pdf
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Refugees/asylum seekers yearly inflow
In 2011 the Office for Refugees received 45 654 requests including 40 464 initial requests from adult asylum seekers.
Number 45654Qualitative Info
In 2011 the Office for Refugees received 45 654 requests including 40 464 initial requests from adult asylum seekers.
Groups affected/interested
- Refugees
External Url http://www.ofpra.gouv.fr/index.html?xml_id=329&dtd_id=10
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Quotas for admission/entry for employment
There are no quotas for admission/entry for employment.
Qualitative Info
There are no quotas for admission/entry for employment for foreigners, but a company must justify that it cannot find a candidate on the French labor market. Exception - list of works with a shortage of candidates (national list and a list negotiated within the framework of bilateral agreements).
Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Employment - labour market
External Url http://www.immigration-professionnelle.gouv.fr/proc%C3%A9dures/m%C3%A9tiers-en-tension
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Overall Settled Minorities' Population
France doesn't recognize minorities
Qualitative Info
France doesn't recognize minorities. "The term ethnic is inoperative in French law". See French strategy on the European Commision Site http://ec.europa.eu/justice/discrimination/files/roma_france_strategy_fr.pdf
See other countriesSee indicator historyGroups affected/interested
- Ethnic minorities
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Roma & Travellers' population
There is not any official ethnic statistics in France. According to the Romeurope NGO information, in 2008 there were 10 000 - 15 000 of Roma. Data concerning Travellers' population is varying.
Official or estimates EstimatesQualitative Info
Roma population.
There is not any official ethnic statistics in France. According to the Romeurope NGO information, in 2008 there were 10 000 - 15 000 of Roma.
Travellers' population
Based on data from surveys conducted in the years 1960, 1970 and 1980, the report by the prefect Delamon on the situation of Travellers in 1990 [1] estimated that their total number was 220 000 – 250 000 people. According to the report presented to the Prime Minister in 2011, the number of Travellers was between 240 000 and 300 000 people. [2]
According to the associations that take into account semi-sedentary and settled Travellers, their number is 250 000- 500 000 people [3].
The number of persons holding the specific title for circulation was approximately 174 000 at the end of 2011 (excluding Travellers over 80 years and children under 16 years who don’t have any obligation to hold this title, as well as Travellers who own or rent their primary residence). Amongst 30 000 people living on the reception areas on December, 15, 2010, nearly 14 000 were children under 18 years old (46%) [4].
Sources:
- Prefect Delamon’s report submitted to the Prime Minister, 13.07.1990, The situation of Travellers and measures proposed to improve it, http://fnasat.centredoc.fr/opac/doc_num.php?explnum_id=194, Accessed on 04.12.2012
- Parliamentarian Hérisson’s report submitted to the Prime Minister, 01.07.2011, Travellers, towards a status similar to the common law, http://www.agv35.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Rapport-GdV-P-HERISSON-juillet-2011-Version-finale.pdf, Accessed on 04.12.2012
- Amnesty International, 01.11.2012, Chased away. Forced evictions of Roma in Ile-de-France, http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/EUR21/012/2012/en/ef5c3d8e-27df-4963-9b98-3b6209a1bf26/eur210122012en.pdf, Accessed on 04.12.2012
- Court of Auditors, 01.10.2012, The reception and support of Travellers, http://www.ccomptes.fr/Publications/Publications/L-accueil-et-l-accompagnement-des-gens-du-voyage, Accessed on 04.12.2012
Groups affected/interested
- Roma & Travelers
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Daily life
External Url http://www.dei-france.org/lettres_divers/2010/Collectif%20enf%20rom%20educ.pdf
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Muslims
There is no data
Qualitative Info
Since 1872, there have been no official statistics gathered on religious denominations in the census or in any administrative data file or any survey conducted by the public statistical institutions in France. This prohibition derives from provisions included in the laws on the secularism of the state and has been reinforced by the data protection act of 1978 (amended in 2004). Due to this general prohibition, there is no detailed information regarding the number of Muslims in France.
Groups affected/interested
- Muslims
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- Daily life
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Asylum status granted
In 2010 asylum status was granted to 10 340 adults, including 8 305 recognised refugees and 2 035 persons with subsidiary protection status.
Number 10340Qualitative Info
In 2010 asylum status was granted to 10 340 adults, including 8 305 recognised refugees and 2 035 persons with subsidiary protection status.
Groups affected/interested
- Asylum seekers
External Url http://www.immigration.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/Contrib_SOPEMIFR11.pdf
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Subsidiary protection status granted
In 2010 subsidiary protection status was granted to 2 035 persons.
Number 2035Qualitative Info
In 2010 subsidiary protection status was granted to 2 035 persons.
Groups affected/interested
- Asylum seekers
External Url http://www.immigration.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/Contrib_SOPEMIFR11.pdf
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Unaccompanied minors inflow
In 2011 the Office for Refugees received 595 asylum applications from unaccompanied minors (in 2010 - 610).
Number 595Qualitative Info
In 2011 the Office for Refugees received 595 asylum applications from unaccompanied minors (in 2010 - 610).
Source:
- OFPRA, 2011, Report 2011, http://www.ofpra.gouv.fr/documents/OfpraRA2011.pdf, Accessed on 11.12.2012
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- Asylum seekers
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Trafficking victims identified/protected
In 2010 726 trafficking victims were identified, 518 people were questioned for acts of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
Number 726Qualitative Info
According to the response of the French government to the CAT recommendations concerning the 6th French report, in 2010 726 trafficking victims were identified (including 189 French nationals, 40 minors). 518 people (including 188 French nationals) were questioned for acts of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
External Url http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/cat/docs/followup/CAT-C-FRA-CO-4-6-Add1_fr.pdf
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Primary education population of foreign pupils
There is no data available for 2012
Qualitative Info
There is no data available for 2012
Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Education
External Url http://cache.media.education.gouv.fr/file/2012/39/2/DEPP-RERS-2012-eleves-premier-degre_223392.pdf
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Secondary education population of foreign pupils
There is no data available for 2012
Qualitative Info
There is no data available for 2012
Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Education
External Url http://cache.media.education.gouv.fr/file/2012/39/0/DEPP-RERS-2012-eleves-second-degre_223390.pdf
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Tertiary education migrant background population
288544 foreign students in 2011-2012, which constitutes 12,3% of the total number of students
Number 288544 % of general school population 12.3Qualitative Info
288544 foreign students in 2011-2012, which constitutes 12,3% of the total number of students
Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Education
External Url http://cache.media.education.gouv.fr/file/2012/38/6/DEPP-RERS-2012-etudiants_223386.pdf
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Total of pupils of migrants parents/background in schools (automatically or by hand if no data on previous lines)
The only available data: 288544 foreign students in 2011-2012, which constitutes 12,3% of the total number of students
Number 288544 % of general school population 12.3Qualitative Info
The only available data: 288544 foreign students in 2011-2012, which constitutes 12,3% of the total number of students
Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Education
External Url http://cache.media.education.gouv.fr/file/2012/38/6/DEPP-RERS-2012-etudiants_223386.pdf
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Primary education population of pupils with Roma parents
There is no data available at national level.
Qualitative Info
There is no data available at national level.
According to the Romeurope ONG information, in 2008-2009 there were 600 children (6-16 years) in Marseille, 50 went to school, 20 could finish this year at school; in Lyon there were 159 children (6-16 years), 92 went to school, 35 could finish this year at school; in Nantes there were 300 children, 120 went to school, 40 could finish this year at school.
Groups affected/interested
- Roma & Travelers
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Education
External Url http://www.dei-france.org/lettres_divers/2010/Collectif%20enf%20rom%20educ.pdf
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Secondary education population of pupils with Roma parents
There is no data available at national level.
Qualitative Info
There is no data available at national level.
According to the Romeurope ONG information, in 2008-2009 there were 600 children (6-16 years) in Marseille, 50 went to school, 20 could finish this year at school; in Lyon there were 159 children (6-16 years), 92 went to school, 35 could finish this year at school; in Nantes there were 300 children, 120 went to school, 40 could finish this year at school.
Groups affected/interested
- Roma & Travelers
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- Education
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Tertiary education Roma minority population
There are no statistics available.
Qualitative Info
There are no statistics available.
Groups affected/interested
- Roma & Travelers
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- Education
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Total of pupils of Roma parents in schools
There is only data about number of Roma pupils in the system of primary education in some towns.
Qualitative Info
There is only data about number of Roma pupils in the system of primary education in some towns:
According to the Romeurope ONG information, in 2008-2009 there were 600 children (6-16 years) in Marseille, 50 went to school, 20 could finish this year at school; in Lyon there were 159 children (6-16 years), 92 went to school, 35 could finish this year at school; in Nantes there were 300 children, 120 went to school, 40 could finish this year at school.
Groups affected/interested
- Roma & Travelers
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Education
External Url http://www.romeurope.org/IMG/pdf/Doc_d_information_-_Collectif_pour_le_droit_des_enfants_roms_a_l_education-3.pdf
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General Population
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Migration & Minority Economics
An amount of the total European Refugee Fund contribution 2008-2013 is EUR 62 039 310, of the European Return Fund 2008-2013 - EUR 10 876 000, of the European Integration Fund 2007-2013 - EUR 67 408 978. The amount of tax for the first one-year residence permit is EUR 349 (EUR 58 for students and interns). The amount of tax that should be paid by worker for one year work permit may vary from EUR 0 to EUR 349. Cost for Long term Residence permit is generally EUR 349.
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European Refugee Fund yearly allocation
In 2012 11.077.000 euro are allocated.
. 11077000Qualitative Info
An estimated amount of the total EU contribution 2008-2013 for France is EUR 62 039 310. Yearly allocations are as follows:
2008 – EUR 7 142 310
2009 – EUR 9 463 000
2010 – EUR 9 463 000
2011 – EUR 11.077.000
2012 – EUR 11.077.000
2013 – EUR 13 817 000.Groups affected/interested
- Refugees
External Url http://www.immigration.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/FER_progr2008-2013.pdf
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European Integration Fund yearly allocation
In 2012 France received EUR 13 500 000 from European Integration Fund
. 13500000Qualitative Info
France will receive EUR 67 408 978 from EU funding for 2007-2013. Yearly allocations are as follows:
2007 - EUR 5 132 637
2008 - EUR 5 976 341
2009 - EUR 7 096 301
2010 - EUR 8 600 000
2011 - EUR 10 900 000
2012 - EUR 13 500 000
2013 - EUR 15 400 000Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Integration - social cohesion
- Daily life
External Url http://www.immigration.gouv.fr/spip.php?page=dossiers_det_org&numrubrique=458&numarticle=1616
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European Return Fund yearly allocation
In 2012 France received EUR 15 930 000 from European Return Fund.
. 15930000Qualitative Info
France will receive EUR 64 859 949 from EU funding for 2008-2013. Yearly allocations are as follows:
2008 - EUR 5 323 949
2009 - EUR 6 028 000
2010 - EUR 7 678 000
2011 - EUR 10 876 000
2012 - EUR 15 930 000
2013 - EUR 19 024 000Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
External Url http://www.immigration.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/MAPFranceFinalFR.pdf
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Cost/fees for 1 year residence/work permit
The fee required by the French Office of Immigration and Integration for the first one-year residence permit is EUR 349 (EUR 58 for students and interns). The fee required from workers for one year work permit may vary from EUR 0 to EUR 349. The tax EUR 19 must also be paid.
. 349Qualitative Info
The fee required by the French Office of Immigration and Integration for the first one-year residence permit is EUR 349 (EUR 58 for students and interns). The fee required from workers for one year work permit may vary from EUR 0 to EUR 349. The tax EUR 19 must also be paid.
Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Employment - labour market
External Url http://www.immigration-professionnelle.gouv.fr/taxes-dues-%C3%A0-l-ofii
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Cost/fees for Long term / permanent Residence permit
Tax EUR 19 + French Office for Immigration and Integration tax EUR 349 (generally)
Qualitative Info
Tax EUR 19 + French Office for Immigration and Integration tax EUR 349 (generally)
Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
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- Daily life
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Cost/fees for Citizenship acquisition application
EUR 55
Qualitative Info
EUR 55
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- Daily life
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European Refugee Fund yearly allocation
