Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Germany
Germany: Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data was 5,790 Person in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Germany, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Germany is 5,790 Person, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.4% on the previous year and down 71.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Germany peaked at 48,275 Person in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,880 Person, in 2008.
That places Germany 3rd out of 33 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Germany, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,880 Person | — |
| 2009 | 2,515 Person | +33.8% |
| 2010 | 4,280 Person | +70.2% |
| 2011 | 5,065 Person | +18.3% |
| 2012 | 5,585 Person | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 11,020 Person | +97.3% |
| 2014 | 20,375 Person | +84.9% |
| 2015 | 48,275 Person | +136.9% |
| 2016 | 20,550 Person | -57.4% |
| 2017 | 14,280 Person | -30.5% |
| 2018 | 10,545 Person | -26.2% |
| 2019 | 9,845 Person | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 11,540 Person | +17.2% |
| 2021 | 15,985 Person | +38.5% |
| 2022 | 28,540 Person | +78.5% |
| 2023 | 24,430 Person | -14.4% |
| 2024 | 13,690 Person | -44.0% |
| 2025 | 10,600 Person | -22.6% |
| 2026 | 5,790 Person | -45.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 5,790 Person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 235 Person, 24.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Germany's 5,790 Person is above the median for high income countries, which is 235 Person, 24.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,198 Person | 1,880 Person | 2,515 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 14,982 Person | 4,280 Person | 48,275 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,796 Person | 5,790 Person | 28,540 Person | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Germany?
- Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Germany was 5,790 Person in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 48,275 Person in 2015.
- What is the lowest asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,880 Person in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 33 countries with data for 2026.
- Is asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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