how many paris residents were born in france?
About 29.3% of Paris residents were born elsewhere in France, according to Insee data for 2020, while 29.7% were born in Paris itself and 25% were born outside France.
Quick Scoop
If you mean born in France overall , then roughly 54.4% of Paris residents were born in France: 29.7% in Paris plus 29.3% elsewhere in France.
Breakdown
| Birthplace | Share of Paris residents |
|---|---|
| Born in Paris | 29.7% |
| Born elsewhere in France | 29.3% |
| Born outside France | 25.0% |
| Not stated / rounding difference | about 16.0% vs. the remaining categories in the source’s broader breakdown |
Source note
A 2026 Insee analysis also says that more than two-thirds of Parisians were born outside the capital , with nearly 30% from the provinces of France.
