Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Germany
Germany: Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum was 412.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
412.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
18th
of 181 countries
All-time high
709.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants
in 2016
All-time low
41.01 people per 100,000 inhabitants
in 2008
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Germany, 2000–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people per 100,000 inhabitants.
Analysis
Germany recorded 412.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants for asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by 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 vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Germany peaked at 709.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2016 and was at its lowest, 41.01 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 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.
Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Germany, year by year
| Year | people per 100,000 inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 85.86 people per 100,000 inhabitants | — |
| 2001 | 104.34 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +21.5% |
| 2002 | 199.8 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +91.5% |
| 2003 | 155.94 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -22.0% |
| 2004 | 104.91 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -32.7% |
| 2005 | 87.26 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -16.8% |
| 2006 | 64.61 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -26.0% |
| 2007 | 41.84 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -35.2% |
| 2008 | 41.01 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 48.03 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +17.1% |
| 2010 | 64.25 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +33.8% |
| 2011 | 77.49 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +20.6% |
| 2012 | 105.67 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +36.4% |
| 2013 | 167.22 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +58.2% |
| 2014 | 277.9 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +66.2% |
| 2015 | 512.41 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +84.4% |
| 2016 | 709.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +38.5% |
| 2017 | 516.54 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -27.2% |
| 2018 | 442.9 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -14.3% |
| 2019 | 370.07 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -16.4% |
| 2020 | 290.76 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -21.4% |
| 2021 | 303.32 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 310.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 427.56 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +37.7% |
| 2024 | 412.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -3.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 412.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.76 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 8.0× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Germany's 412.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.79 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 13.9× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.36 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 41.01 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 199.8 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2010s | 324.41 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 64.25 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 709.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 348.94 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 290.76 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 427.56 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 15 Suriname 507.06 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 16 Belize 479.77 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 17 Belgium 452.67 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 19 Kenya 389.22 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 20 Italy 349.29 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 21 Australia 341.7 people per 100,000 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 seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Germany?
- Asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Germany was 412.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 709.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2016.
- What is the lowest asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.01 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum?
- Germany ranks 18th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by 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 UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection, but have not yet been granted asylum in the country. This data is given per 100,000 people living in the country of asylum.