Deaths and disappearances during migration in France
France: Deaths and disappearances during migration was 35 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths and disappearances during migration in France, 2014–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths and disappearances during migration in France is 35, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 59.3% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths and disappearances during migration in France peaked at 86 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8, in 2018.
That places France 24th out of 76 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths and disappearances during migration in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | — |
| 2015 | 30 | +150.0% |
| 2016 | 23 | -23.3% |
| 2017 | 13 | -43.5% |
| 2018 | 8 | -38.5% |
| 2019 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 14 | +75.0% |
| 2021 | 47 | +235.7% |
| 2022 | 12 | -74.5% |
| 2023 | 31 | +158.3% |
| 2024 | 86 | +177.4% |
| 2025 | 35 | -59.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 35 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.5, 4.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- France's 35 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9, 3.9× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.67 | 8 | 30 | 6 |
| 2020s | 37.5 | 12 | 86 | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths and disappearances during migration in France?
- Deaths and disappearances during migration in France was 35 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 86 in 2024.
- What is the lowest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 in 2018.
- How does France rank for deaths and disappearances during migration?
- France ranks 24th out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths and disappearances during migration rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths and disappearances during migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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