Net migration by age and sex in Germany
Germany: Net migration by age and sex was 494,274 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
494,274
Change on year
down 31.6%
World rank
2nd
of 41 countries
All-time high
1.52 million
in 2022
All-time low
262,613
in 2020
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Germany, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Germany stood at 494,274.
The figure is down 31.6% on the previous year and down 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Germany peaked at 1.52 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 262,613, in 2020.
That places Germany 2nd out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 433,385 | — |
| 2014 | 584,407 | +34.8% |
| 2015 | 1.27 million | +118.0% |
| 2016 | 529,257 | -58.5% |
| 2017 | 383,786 | -27.5% |
| 2018 | 380,126 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 337,725 | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 262,613 | -22.2% |
| 2021 | 342,787 | +30.5% |
| 2022 | 1.52 million | +344.7% |
| 2023 | 722,752 | -52.6% |
| 2024 | 494,274 | -31.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 494,274 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531, 13.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Germany's 494,274 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 13.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 560,377 | 337,725 | 1.27 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 669,367 | 262,613 | 1.52 million | 5 |
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 net migration by age and sex in Germany?
- Net migration by age and sex in Germany was 494,274 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.52 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 262,613 in 2020.
- How does Germany rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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