DW Top • April 13, 2026 12:53

Germany: 1 in 4 residents has 'immigration history'

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Every fourth person living in Germany has either moved there from abroad or been born to parents who are both immigrants. The new statistics are a modest increase on the 2024 figures.

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Migration: Over a quarter of Germany's population has a history of immigration

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Germany: 1 in 4 residents has 'immigration history'

Mon 12:53 - DW Top

Germany: 1 in 4 residents has 'immigration history'

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Germany: 1 in 4 residents has 'immigration history'

Every fourth person living in Germany has either moved there from abroad or been born to parents who are both immigrants. The new statistics are a modest increase on the …

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Migration: Over a quarter of Germany's population has a history of immigration

Mehr als ein Viertel der Menschen in Deutschland hat eine Einwanderungsgeschichte – 2025 waren es 21,8 Millionen. Der Zuwachs verlangsamt sich deutlich, bleibt aber langfristig auf Wachstumskurs.