Migration origin destination in Germany

Germany: Migration origin destination was 358,767 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
358,767
World rank
3rd
of 66 countries
All-time high
358,767
in 2024
All-time low
607
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Migration origin destination in Germany, 1990–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1990200720241990: 6071995: 8.5k2000: 21.1k2005: 46.8k2010: 77.9k2015: 102.0k2020: 265.6k2024: 358.8k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for migration origin destination in Germany is 358,767, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

That represents a change of up 251.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, migration origin destination in Germany peaked at 358,767 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 607, in 1990.

That places Germany 3rd out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

Migration origin destination in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Migration origin destination in Germany, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 607 —
1995 8,522 +1304.0%
2000 21,132 +148.0%
2005 46,763 +121.3%
2010 77,856 +66.5%
2015 101,950 +30.9%
2020 265,648 +160.6%
2024 358,767 +35.1%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 358,767 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,706, 53.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 358,767 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,956, 72.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4,564 607 8,522 2
2000s 33,948 21,132 46,763 2
2010s 89,903 77,856 101,950 2
2020s 312,208 265,648 358,767 2

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 1 Iran 3.75 million compare
  2. 2 Pakistan 1.92 million compare
  3. 4 Turkey 332,053 compare
  4. 5 United States 199,252 compare
  5. 6 Saudi Arabia 153,258 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is migration origin destination in Germany?
Migration origin destination in Germany was 358,767 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest migration origin destination recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 358,767 in 2024.
What is the lowest migration origin destination recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 607 in 1990.
How does Germany rank for migration origin destination?
Germany ranks 3rd out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
Is migration origin destination rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 251.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migration origin destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Migration origin destination
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 528 data points, 1990–2024
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