🇫🇷 France

France diaspora around the world

People from France around the world meet here, country by country and city by city. Settled, about to leave or simply connected: here is where to find your people.

France diaspora, by continent

Main countries of residence

According to the United Nations, from largest to smallest.

How many people from France live abroad?

According to the United Nations, 2,210,000 people from France live abroad.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born abroad. The real diaspora is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where people from France live

253,000 people from France live in the United States, 218,000 Spain, and 197,000 Belgium.

Together, these three countries therefore account for about 30% of the diaspora.

Each country has its own page, with the cities, communities and meetups there.

The France diaspora by continent

By continent, the diaspora counts 1,400,000 people in Europe, 433,000 the Americas, and 178,000 Asia.

For each continent, a page also gathers the countries and cities where it lives.

Finding people from France near you

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from France live abroad?

According to the UN, about 2,210,000 people from France live abroad. Their children born abroad do not count in this figure.

Which countries do people from France live in?

According to the UN, most of them live in the United States, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

How can I find people from France near me?

Choose your country of residence, then your city. Next, join the local community, or start it if it is still missing.

When is the France national day?

Bastille Day falls on July 14. Around the world, the diaspora also celebrates it.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.