France's immigration landscape in 2024 saw notable shifts, with 336,700 first-time residence permits issued, marking a 1.8% increase from 2023. Student visas dominated, accounting for a third of the total, followed by family reunification permits.

Humanitarian permits saw a significant rise of 13.5%, while economic permits remained stable.

Meanwhile, asylum applications dropped by 5.5%, with Ukrainians becoming the largest group of applicants, reflecting the ongoing war in their country.

Deportations rose by 26.7%, reaching 21,601, but regularizations fell by 10%, influenced by stricter policies.

Overall, valid residence permits in France surpassed 4.3 million, highlighting the evolving dynamics of migration.