Net immigration to Germany drops significantly

Germany experienced a significant drop in net immigration in 2025, with the number of people arriving falling by 45 percent compared to the previous year. The Federal Statistical Office reported that net immigration stood at 235,000 people, a sharp decrease from 430,000 in 2024.

Overall figures show approximately 1.48 million people moved to Germany and 1.25 million left the country. This resulted in a 13 percent decrease in the number of immigrants, while the number of emigrants decreased by nearly two percent. The decline in arrivals is partly due to fewer individuals coming from major countries of origin for asylum seekers.

Specifically, net immigration from Syria decreased by 67 percent, and from Afghanistan by 41 percent. Additionally, arrivals from Ukraine dropped by 21 percent. The trend also extended to citizens from European Union countries, with fewer individuals choosing to immigrate to Germany.

This reduction in net immigration suggests a shift in migration patterns towards Germany, influenced by various factors including conditions in origin countries and potentially changes in German immigration policies or attractiveness.