Germany vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence

Germany
1.08 million Number
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
680,906 Number
in 2019
Germany rank
2nd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
3rd

Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M201320182024

How they compare

Germany currently reports 1.08 million Number against 680,906 Number in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 397,594 Number.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.6 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd of 45 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher immigration by broad group of country of previous residence, Germany or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Germany, at 1.08 million Number against 680,906 Number in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in immigration by broad group of country of previous residence between Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
397,594 Number, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
7 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2019.
How do Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for immigration by broad group of country of previous residence?
Germany ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 534 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed