Study Reveals Only 30% of Parisians Were Born in the Capital

New Insee data highlights the diverse origins of Paris residents and the city's unique demographic trends.

An Insee study finds that just 30% of Paris's 2.1 million residents were born in the city, a figure largely unchanged since the 1980s.
Paris attracts a significant number of international migrants, with 25% of its population born abroad, particularly from North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The city experiences high turnover, losing more residents annually than it gains, contributing to a gradual population decline since 2014.
Paris has the lowest proportion of residents born and still living in the same area compared to other French cities, at just 21%.
Young professionals and families often move to Paris temporarily before relocating elsewhere, while retirees also tend to leave the city.