MigrantoImmigrants in Germany
13.6M foreign-born residents — the #2 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 35% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1883559 |
| Turkey | 1504743 |
| Ukraine | 1416521 |
| Russia | 1137448 |
| Romania | 968697 |
| Kazakhstan | 896268 |
| Syria | 860697 |
| Italy | 436759 |
| Afghanistan | 358767 |
| Czech Republic | 344686 |
| Bulgaria | 338439 |
| Bosnia | 320423 |
| Serbia | 303740 |
| Iran | 283454 |
| Croatia | 271197 |
| India | 267343 |
| Iraq | 263918 |
| Greece | 242582 |
| Austria | 213019 |
| Hungary | 212221 |
| China | 168314 |
| Spain | 166899 |
| Morocco | 156555 |
| France | 155932 |
| USA | 152501 |
| North Macedonia | 147204 |
| Vietnam | 140939 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 63%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Germany.
Ukraine is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Ukraine has increased by 500% since 2015, rising from 235.9K to 1.4M in 9 years.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
216% of the population growth of Germany since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Germany is a primary destination for emigrants from Turkey
Germany attracts 48% of all emigrants from Turkey, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 22% from 11.2M to 13.6M, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4782033 |
| 1995 | 6229569 |
| 2000 | 6805232 |
| 2005 | 7257007 |
| 2010 | 7939669 |
| 2015 | 9246694 |
| 2020 | 11152330 |
| 2024 | 13612825 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Poland | Turkey | Ukraine | Russia | Romania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 989687 | 1004022 | 124109 | 230622 | 321795 |
| 1995 | 1100461 | 1428166 | 138900 | 273531 | 443750 |
| 2000 | 1201741 | 1561548 | 175431 | 423106 | 399018 |
| 2005 | 1299499 | 1392656 | 209291 | 683182 | 373304 |
| 2010 | 1513519 | 1354238 | 212008 | 857409 | 440929 |
| 2015 | 1718230 | 1303078 | 235921 | 954413 | 654819 |
| 2020 | 1797038 | 1326045 | 269725 | 1038231 | 865707 |
| 2024 | 1883559 | 1504743 | 1416521 | 1137448 | 968697 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Germany as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Germany
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Germany?
Around 13.6M foreign-born residents live in Germany, making it the #2-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Germany come from?
Most immigrants in Germany come from Poland, Turkey and Ukraine — these three countries account for about 35% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Germany are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 16% of the population of Germany — that's 13.6M out of a total population of 83.5M.
How has immigration to Germany changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Germany has grown from 9.2M to 13.6M people, a growth of about 47%.
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