France community

France diaspora in Asia

People from France in Asia meet here, country by country. Select a country to discover its cities and join the local community.

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Countries in Asia

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Turkey

Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir

Israel

Jérusalem, Tel-Aviv

Thailand

Bangkok

United Arab Emirates

Dubaï, Abou Dabi

Japan

Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto

China

Pékin, Shanghai, Canton, Shenzhen, Hong Kong…

Kuwait

Koweït

Bahrain

Manama

Taiwan

Taipei

Qatar

Doha

India

New Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, Calcutta…

Pakistan

Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad

Saudi Arabia

Riyad, Djeddah

South Korea

Séoul, Busan

Kazakhstan

Almaty, Astana

Palestine

Gaza, Ramallah

Syria

Damas, Alep

Vietnam

Hanoï, Hô Chi Minh-Ville

Afghanistan

Kaboul

Armenia

Erevan

Azerbaijan

Bakou

Bangladesh

Dacca

Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Georgia

Tbilissi

Indonesia

Jakarta

Iraq

Bagdad

Iran

Téhéran

Jordan

Amman

Lebanon

Beyrouth

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Nepal

Katmandou

Philippines

Manille

Singapore

Singapour

Sri Lanka

Colombo

Uzbekistan

Tachkent

Yemen

Sanaa

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How many people from France live in Asia?

According to the United Nations, 178,000 people from France live in Asia.

In total, 2,210,000 people from France live abroad, and about 8% of them live in Asia.

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

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from France in Asia

No community for people from France exists in Asia on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Joining the France community in Asia

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.

The France diaspora elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the France diaspora also lives in the United States, Spain, and Belgium. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from France live in Asia?

According to the UN, about 178,000 people from France live in Asia. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from France live in in Asia?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from France in Asia?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Asia?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Egypt, Russia, Sudan, the United States, and Ukraine.

When is the France national day?

Bastille Day falls on July 14. In Asia too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

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.