Net migration by age and sex in Germany
Germany: Net migration by age and sex was 494,274 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
494,274 Number
Change on year
down 31.6%
World rank
2nd
of 32 countries
All-time high
1.52 million Number
in 2022
All-time low
262,613 Number
in 2020
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Germany, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Germany stood at 494,274 Number.
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 Number in 2022 and was at its lowest, 262,613 Number, in 2020.
That places Germany 2nd out of 32 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 560,377 Number | 337,725 Number | 1.27 million Number | 7 |
| 2020s | 669,367 Number | 262,613 Number | 1.52 million Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More population data for Germany
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 202.93 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.11 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.36 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.36 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 2.75 million people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.36 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.44 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.43 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration by age and sex in Germany?
- Net migration by age and sex in Germany was 494,274 Number 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 Number in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 262,613 Number in 2020.
- How does Germany rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 32 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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