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By the end of 2024, Germany’s population had reached around 84.4 million people, making it the most populous country in the European Union.
Number of non-naturalised foreign nationals in Germany
According to data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the number of foreign nationals living in Germany without German citizenship amounted to around 14.06 million people as of 31 December 2024. Among them, approximately 1.68 million people were born in Germany, while the remainder were born abroad.
Number of residents with a migration background
People with a migration background are defined as:
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migrants who moved to Germany after 1950,
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children of migrants who were born in Germany,
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ethnic Germans or returnees with foreign roots.
By the end of 2023, the number of people with a migration background in Germany was around 24.7 million, representing 29.7% of the total population.
Share of the population with a migration background
On the basis of these figures:
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Approximately 29.7% of Germany’s population have a migration background.
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Around 16.7% of the population are foreign nationals who do not hold German citizenship.
It should be noted that these proportions vary between the German federal states and cities. For example, in the city of Frankfurt, it is estimated that more than 57% of residents have a migration background.
Concluding remarks
Germany is witnessing a continuous increase in the number of residents with a migration background, reflecting its role as a major destination for migrants in Europe.
The German government aims to strengthen the integration of migrants through educational and vocational training programmes.
Data relating to migrants are essential for understanding demographic and social changes in the country.
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