Acquisition of French Nationality by Tunisian Citizens in 2024
In 2024, 7,250 Tunisian nationals acquired French nationality by decree, placing Tunisia third in the ranking of nationalities most concerned, behind Morocco and Algeria. Tunisians represent 7.5% of all acquisitions by decree.
Top Nationalities Acquiring French Nationality by Decree:
- Moroccans: 14,454 acquisitions (+8.7%)
- Algerians: 12,002 acquisitions (+5.2%)
- Tunisians: 7,250 acquisitions (+13.9%)
The trend is particularly marked, with a 13.9% increase compared to 2023, higher than the overall average (+6.7%). However, the proportion of anticipated declarations remains relatively limited for Tunisians (27.5%), indicating that the acquisition of French nationality is mainly done through individual naturalization, especially after several years of residence in France.
Key Statistics:
- In 2024, a total of 103,661 people acquired French nationality, representing a 6.6% increase compared to 2023, according to data from the French Ministry of the Interior.
- This growth is mainly driven by acquisitions by decree, which reach 48,829 for all nationalities combined, with a sharp increase of 21.9% over one year.
