International migrant stock, total in Germany
Germany: International migrant stock, total was 16.75 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock, total in Germany, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrant stock, total in Germany stood at 16.75 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Germany peaked at 16.75 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.96 million, in 1990.
Germany ranks 2nd of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
International migrant stock, total in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.96 million | — |
| 1995 | 9.64 million | +38.5% |
| 2000 | 10.40 million | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 11.21 million | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 11.67 million | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 12.65 million | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 15.02 million | +18.8% |
| 2024 | 16.75 million | +11.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 16.75 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 50.1× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Germany's 16.75 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 39.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.30 million | 6.96 million | 9.64 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 10.80 million | 10.40 million | 11.21 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.16 million | 11.67 million | 12.65 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 15.89 million | 15.02 million | 16.75 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 52.38 million compare
- 3 Saudi Arabia 13.68 million compare
- 4 United Kingdom 11.85 million compare
- 5 France 9.19 million compare
More financial sector data for Germany
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 84.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Germany?
- International migrant stock, total in Germany was 16.75 million in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 16.75 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.96 million in 1990.
- How does Germany rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.