Morocco Ranks Fifth in Education Migration to Germany

Morocco has secured the fifth position among countries outside the European Union and its associated free trade and United Kingdom territories for individuals migrating to Germany primarily for educational reasons. Approximately 37,000 people from Morocco fall into this category, according to a study published in the fourth issue of WISTA magazine by the German Federal Statistical Office.

The study places Morocco behind India, which leads with 98,000 individuals, followed by China (77,000), Turkey (52,000), and Iran (43,000). This ranking underscores the Kingdom's significant role in education-related migration to Germany.

Overall, the study identified about 924,000 residents in Germany whose main migration driver was education. This group includes individuals who moved to Germany for studies, training, or further education, not solely university students. Notably, 79% of these individuals originated from countries outside the EU, EFTA, and the UK, highlighting the substantial contribution of non-European migration to Germany's education-focused immigration landscape.

The research utilized data from the 2025 German Microcensus, which categorizes migrants by birthplace and reason for migration. The figure of 37,000 represents the total number of Germany residents born in Morocco who cited education as their primary migration reason in 2025, not necessarily those who arrived that year. The study also advises caution, noting that self-reported reasons for migration can be less precise for individuals who have lived in Germany for many years.

Men constitute 55% of those who migrated for education, compared to 45% for women. The average duration of stay for these migrants in Germany is around 14 years. These statistics emphasize the notable Moroccan presence within education-related migration pathways to Germany, reinforcing its position among the top five origin countries.

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Morocco ranked fifth among the most prominent non-EU and EFTA countries and the United Kingdom in terms of the number of Moroccan migrants residing in Germany for whom education was a primary reason for their migration, with about 37,000 people.