International migration: Regions Net international migration in Germany
Germany: International migration: Regions Net international migration was 329,163 Persons in 2021. ◆ Volatile
International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration in Germany, 2000–2021
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Germany is 329,163 Persons, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 49.4% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Germany peaked at 1.14 million Persons in 2015 and was at its lowest, -55,743 Persons, in 2008.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International migration: Regions Net international migration in Germany, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 167,120 Persons | — |
| 2001 | 272,723 Persons | +63.2% |
| 2002 | 219,288 Persons | -19.6% |
| 2003 | 142,645 Persons | -35.0% |
| 2004 | 82,543 Persons | -42.1% |
| 2005 | 78,953 Persons | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 22,791 Persons | -71.1% |
| 2007 | 43,912 Persons | +92.7% |
| 2008 | -55,743 Persons | -226.9% |
| 2009 | -12,782 Persons | -77.1% |
| 2010 | 127,677 Persons | -1098.9% |
| 2011 | 279,330 Persons | +118.8% |
| 2012 | 368,945 Persons | +32.1% |
| 2013 | 428,607 Persons | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 550,483 Persons | +28.4% |
| 2015 | 1.14 million Persons | +107.0% |
| 2016 | 499,944 Persons | -56.1% |
| 2017 | 416,080 Persons | -16.8% |
| 2018 | 399,680 Persons | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 327,060 Persons | -18.2% |
| 2020 | 220,251 Persons | -32.7% |
| 2021 | 329,163 Persons | +49.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 329,163 Persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38,454 Persons, 8.6× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Germany's 329,163 Persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 40,064 Persons, 8.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where International migration: Regions Net international migration in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +1098.9% | -12,782 Persons | 127,677 Persons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96,145 Persons | -55,743 Persons | 272,723 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 453,721 Persons | 127,677 Persons | 1.14 million Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 274,707 Persons | 220,251 Persons | 329,163 Persons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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 migration flows - regions — net international migration in Germany?
- International migration flows - regions — net international migration in Germany was 329,163 Persons in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.14 million Persons in 2015.
- What is the lowest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -55,743 Persons in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for international migration flows - regions — net international migration?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 19 countries with data for 2021.
- Is international migration flows - regions — net international migration rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration (inflows minus outflows). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides indicators on annual international population migration flows to and from sub-national regions, in large regions (TL2) and small regions (TL3). Data source Data is collected via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of data on small regions When demographic data are analysed along with economic data using the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting, see the list of OECD metropolitan regions (xlsx) and the EU methodology (link). Territorial typologies Small TL3 regions are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the demographic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.