Immigration from France to Canada.
11,975 citizens of France became permanent residents in 2025, making it the number 7 source country. The highest year since 2015 was 2022 (14,150). From January to July 2026: 4,285.
Data through July 2026Retrieved October 8, 2026Updated monthly, mid-month
Permanent residents per year
Citizens of France.
| Period | Permanent residents |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,840 |
| 2016 | 6,390 |
| 2017 | 6,620 |
| 2018 | 6,175 |
| 2019 | 4,960 |
| 2020 | 4,600 |
| 2021 | 12,690 |
| 2022 | 14,150 |
| 2023 | 10,075 |
| 2024 | 9,940 |
| 2025 | 11,975 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 4,285 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data). 2026 covers January to July only.
By immigration category
Per year.
| Category | Economic | Family | Refugees and protected persons | Humanitarian and other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,005 | 710 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5,465 | 815 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5,635 | 920 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5,120 | 930 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3,990 | 860 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3,815 | 720 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11,400 | 1,175 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 | 13,180 | 900 | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | 9,175 | 810 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9,055 | 770 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11,075 | 790 | 0 | 0 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Top programs, 2023 to 2025 combined
| Program | Value |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker | 21,280 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 2,420 |
| Spouses and partners | 1,740 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 215 |
| Self-Employed | 125 |
| Parents and grandparents | 65 |
| Children | 45 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 20 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Study and work permits
New permit holders per year.
| Period | Study permits | IMP work permits | TFWP work permits | Express Entry invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,165 | 19,110 | 1,460 | 460 |
| 2016 | 12,185 | 19,900 | 1,260 | 645 |
| 2017 | 13,595 | 25,540 | 915 | 995 |
| 2018 | 13,710 | 26,970 | 940 | 1,145 |
| 2019 | 14,855 | 31,905 | 1,165 | 1,210 |
| 2020 | 8,430 | 21,670 | 1,080 | 1,155 |
| 2021 | 20,665 | 25,590 | 1,805 | 1,055 |
| 2022 | 17,105 | 28,325 | 2,155 | 735 |
| 2023 | 15,805 | 32,840 | 3,675 | 1,185 |
| 2024 | 14,005 | 25,050 | 4,075 | 1,400 |
| 2025 | 13,770 | 20,920 | 2,995 | 1,810 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 4,280 | 15,680 | 2,085 | 1,260 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Temporary Residents: TFWP and IMP Work Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Express Entry – Invited Candidates – Monthly IRCC Updates. 2026 covers January to July only.
Who stays, who settled.
- In a Statistics Canada study of immigrants admitted from 1982 to 2017, 34.7% of those born in France had left Canada within 20 years of arriving (all immigrants: 17.5%). See retention by country.
- Where people born in France live: Census Atlas.
- Compare France with another country: compare tool.