International adoption figures
11 March 2022
Each year, the International Adoption Mission publishes a comprehensive report containing all the figures relating to the adoption of foreign children by French nationals or foreigners residing in France.
International adoption in 2021
In 2021, 252 children were adopted abroad by French nationals or foreigners residing in France, compared to 244 in 2020.
The top 5 countries of origin
In 2021, the top 5 countries of origin are:
Thailand: 46 adoptions
Republic of the Congo: 31 adoptions
Vietnam: 22 adoptions
Colombia: 16 adoptions
Madagascar: 16 adoptions
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