Migrant populations in Germany
Germany: Migrant populations was 16.75 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
16.75 million
World rank
2nd
of 228 countries
All-time high
16.75 million
in 2024
All-time low
6.96 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Germany, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Germany stood at 16.75 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations 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 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Migrant populations 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% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 16.75 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 50.1× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Germany's 16.75 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 39.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
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 migrant populations in Germany?
- Migrant populations in Germany was 16.75 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 16.75 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.96 million in 1990.
- How does Germany rank for migrant populations?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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