Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Germany
Germany: Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure was 24.5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Germany, 2010–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Germany stood at 24.5. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Germany peaked at 44.1 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 24.5, in 2025.
That places Germany 43rd out of 44 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.5 | — |
| 2011 | 43.8 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 44.1 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 39.7 | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 39.9 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 36.6 | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 34.7 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 36.8 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 38.5 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 39.6 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 28.3 | -28.5% |
| 2021 | 26.4 | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 24.8 | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 25.5 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 25.8 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 24.5 | -5.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 24.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.7, 47% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Germany's 24.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 49.9, 49% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 39.52 | 34.7 | 44.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.88 | 24.5 | 28.3 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8968 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 78,932 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 202.93 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.11 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Germany?
- Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Germany was 24.5 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 44.1 in 2012.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.5 in 2025.
- How does Germany rank for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure?
- Germany ranks 43rd out of 44 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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