Summary:

Newly released figures from France’s national statistics agency, Insee, show that approximately 25% of U.S.-born residents living in France reside in Paris — France’s largest city, and home to some 2.1 million inhabitants. A February 20, 2025, article from The Connexion provides insights into the distribution of Americans across France and explores factors behind their settlement patterns.

As of the latest data, there are over 30,000 people born in the United States currently living in France, with around 7,700 residing in Paris. Disproportionate American representation in the city underscores the capital’s strong pull as a hub for expatriates, offering employment opportunities, academic institutions, international schools, and cultural life to the 536,000 people living in the city who were born overseas. According to Insee, the population of Paris is diverse, with around two-thirds of its residents born outside the city, and 25% born outside of France. The largest groups of foreign-born residents come from Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, making up 28% of the foreign-born population.

Beyond Paris, other regions with notable U.S.-born populations include Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (especially around Lyon), Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur,  and Occitanie, which regions appeal to Americans for reasons ranging from job opportunities and climate to family connections and retirement options.

The article emphasizes that while Americans are a visible and growing part of French expatriate demographics, they represent a small fraction of the total foreign population in the country.

Original Article Link: https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/americans-in-france-1-in-4-people-born-in-us-who-move-across-live-in-paris/708414
Source: The Connexion France
Date: February 20, 2025