Bavaria records sharp drop in asylum applications – down 58% in one year

According to Bavaria’s Interior Ministry, asylum applications fell significantly in 2025. By the end of October, around 11,700 applications were filed compared to 27,600 in 2024 – a 58% decrease. The number of residents in asylum centers also declined to about 126,000 by mid-November, 12,000 fewer than at the start of the year. Federal migration office data shows 13,053 applications were registered by October 31, compared to 31,412 in the same period last year.

 Sources: Agencies