Asylum applications by state of procedure in Germany
Germany: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 1,354 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,354 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 50.8%
World rank
14th
of 40 countries
All-time high
8,771 Per million inhabitants
in 2016
All-time low
260 Per million inhabitants
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Germany, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.
Analysis
In 2025, asylum applications by state of procedure in Germany stood at 1,354 Per million inhabitants.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.8% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Germany peaked at 8,771 Per million inhabitants in 2016 and was at its lowest, 260 Per million inhabitants, in 2008.
That places Germany 14th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Germany, year by year
| Year | Per million inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 260 Per million inhabitants | — |
| 2009 | 337 Per million inhabitants | +29.6% |
| 2010 | 504 Per million inhabitants | +49.6% |
| 2011 | 569 Per million inhabitants | +12.9% |
| 2012 | 801 Per million inhabitants | +40.8% |
| 2013 | 1,356 Per million inhabitants | +69.3% |
| 2014 | 2,136 Per million inhabitants | +57.5% |
| 2015 | 5,409 Per million inhabitants | +153.2% |
| 2016 | 8,771 Per million inhabitants | +62.2% |
| 2017 | 2,399 Per million inhabitants | -72.6% |
| 2018 | 1,953 Per million inhabitants | -18.6% |
| 2019 | 1,714 Per million inhabitants | -12.2% |
| 2020 | 1,233 Per million inhabitants | -28.1% |
| 2021 | 1,781 Per million inhabitants | +44.4% |
| 2022 | 2,618 Per million inhabitants | +47.0% |
| 2023 | 3,951 Per million inhabitants | +50.9% |
| 2024 | 2,750 Per million inhabitants | -30.4% |
| 2025 | 1,354 Per million inhabitants | -50.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1,354 Per million inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 1.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1,354 Per million inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 1.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 298.5 Per million inhabitants | 260 Per million inhabitants | 337 Per million inhabitants | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,561 Per million inhabitants | 504 Per million inhabitants | 8,771 Per million inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,281 Per million inhabitants | 1,233 Per million inhabitants | 3,951 Per million inhabitants | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 11 Slovenia 1,861 Per million inhabitants compare
- 11 Slovenia 1,861 Per million inhabitants compare
- 13 France 1,689 Per million inhabitants compare
- 15 Netherlands 1,331 Per million inhabitants compare
- 15 Netherlands 1,331 Per million inhabitants compare
- 17 Austria 1,317 Per million inhabitants compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- 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 applications by state of procedure in Germany?
- Asylum applications by state of procedure in Germany was 1,354 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 8,771 Per million inhabitants in 2016.
- What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 260 Per million inhabitants in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
- Germany ranks 14th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. 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 applications by state of procedure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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