Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Germany

Germany: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 412.65 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
412.65
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
18th
of 181 countries
All-time high
709.65
in 2016
All-time low
41.01
in 2008
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Germany, 2000–2024

02004006008002000201220242000: 85.92001: 104.32002: 199.82003: 155.92004: 104.92005: 87.32006: 64.62007: 41.82008: 412009: 482010: 64.22011: 77.52012: 105.72013: 167.22014: 277.92015: 512.42016: 709.62017: 516.52018: 442.92019: 370.12020: 290.82021: 303.32022: 310.42023: 427.62024: 412.6

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Germany recorded 412.65 for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 48.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Germany peaked at 709.65 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 41.01, in 2008.

Germany ranks 18th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 93.36 41.01 199.8 10
2010s 324.41 64.25 709.65 10
2020s 348.94 290.76 427.56 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Germany?
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Germany was 412.65 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 709.65 in 2016.
What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 41.01 in 2008.
How does Germany rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
Germany ranks 18th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 48.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 4,083 data points, 2000–2024
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