International migrants, by country of destination in Germany
Germany: International migrants, by country of destination was 16.75 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
16.75 million
World rank
2nd
of 231 countries
All-time high
16.75 million
in 2024
All-time low
6.96 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Germany, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Germany stood at 16.75 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Germany peaked at 16.75 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.96 million, in 1990.
That places Germany 2nd out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.96 million | — |
| 1995 | 9.64 million | +38.5% |
| 2000 | 10.40 million | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 11.21 million | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 11.67 million | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 12.65 million | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 15.02 million | +18.8% |
| 2024 | 16.75 million | +11.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.30 million | 6.96 million | 9.64 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 10.80 million | 10.40 million | 11.21 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.16 million | 11.67 million | 12.65 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 15.89 million | 15.02 million | 16.75 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 52.38 million compare
- 3 Saudi Arabia 13.68 million compare
- 4 United Kingdom 11.85 million compare
- 5 France 9.19 million compare
More population data for Germany
- 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 international migrants, by country of destination in Germany?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Germany was 16.75 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 16.75 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.96 million in 1990.
- How does Germany rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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