Publication report
Naturalization decree of May 20, 2026
551 people naturalized on May 20, 2026
- JORF date
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Issue number
- JORF no. 117
- Detected files
- 551
- Rank in the year
- 19th decree of 2026
- Change from the previous decree
- -688
The May 20, 2026 issue (JORF no. 117) lists 551 naturalized people. Most frequent country of birth: France (93). Most represented departments: Paris, Nord, Alpes-Maritimes. It is the 19th naturalization decree published in 2026: 9,767 people have been naturalized by decree since January 1. 688 fewer people than the previous decree of May 14, 2026 (1,239), published 6 days earlier.
By series
- NAT · 427
- EFF · 109
- LIB · 13
- REI · 2
Is your number in this decree?
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File years of the people naturalized on May 20, 2026
Countries of birth of the people naturalized on May 20, 2026
Distinct countries of birth: 85.
| Country of birth | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | 93 | 16.9% |
| Morocco | 77 | 14% |
| Algeria | 41 | 7.4% |
| Tunisia | 33 | 6% |
| Lebanon | 20 | 3.6% |
| Cameroon | 17 | 3.1% |
| Senegal | 16 | 2.9% |
| Italy | 14 | 2.5% |
| Haiti | 12 | 2.2% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | 10 | 1.8% |
| Iraq | 10 | 1.8% |
| Guinea | 8 | 1.5% |
| Madagascar | 8 | 1.5% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8 | 1.5% |
| Brazil | 7 | 1.3% |
| Other countries (71) | 177 | 32.1% |
Departments of the files in the May 20, 2026 decree
Distinct departments: 72. This is the department that handled the file, not the place of birth.
| Department | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paris (75) | 90 | 16.3% |
| Nord (59) | 45 | 8.2% |
| Alpes-Maritimes (06) | 34 | 6.2% |
| Val-de-Marne (94) | 32 | 5.8% |
| Haute-Garonne (31) | 31 | 5.6% |
| Guyane (973) | 27 | 4.9% |
| Hauts-de-Seine (92) | 20 | 3.6% |
| Département 99 | 15 | 2.7% |
| Rhône (69) | 15 | 2.7% |
| Yvelines (78) | 14 | 2.5% |
| Oise (60) | 14 | 2.5% |
| Bas-Rhin (67) | 13 | 2.4% |
| Haut-Rhin (68) | 12 | 2.2% |
| Loiret (45) | 12 | 2.2% |
| Essonne (91) | 11 | 2% |
| Other departments (59) | 166 | 30.1% |
Frequently asked questions about the decree of May 20, 2026
How do I know whether my number is in the decree of May 20, 2026?
Enter your ministerial number in the free AlertJO search: it compares that number with every decree analysed, including the one of May 20, 2026. You can also open the official document on Légifrance, linked from this page.
What does the decree of May 20, 2026 contain?
This issue (JORF no. 117) records 551 people naturalised. This page breaks it down by category, by country of birth and by the department that processed the file, as published in the document.
Where can I find the official text of the decree of May 20, 2026?
On legifrance.gouv.fr, in the matching Official Journal issue. For decrees published since 2016, the extract containing personal details has restricted access: Légifrance asks you to solve a small puzzle before the document opens.
If I am in this decree, from what date am I French?
From the date the decree was signed, not from its Official Journal publication date. Both dates appear in the published document.
Why is my department missing from the breakdown?
The department shown is the one that processed the file, not the place of birth or the current place of residence. Files whose department cannot be read in the published document are grouped separately.
How can I be told about the next issue?
The government publishes no schedule for naturalisation decrees. The AlertJO email alert reads every new Official Journal issue and emails you the day your ministerial number appears in it.
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