First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Germany
Germany: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 272,800 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
272,800 Person
Change on year
up 9.0%
World rank
1st
of 42 countries
All-time high
631,180 Person
in 2016
All-time low
19,335 Person
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Germany, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
In 2025, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Germany stood at 272,800 Person.
The figure is up 9.0% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Germany peaked at 631,180 Person in 2016 and was at its lowest, 19,335 Person, in 2008.
Germany ranks 1st of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Germany, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19,335 Person | — |
| 2009 | 26,855 Person | +38.9% |
| 2010 | 45,400 Person | +69.1% |
| 2011 | 40,365 Person | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 58,765 Person | +45.6% |
| 2013 | 76,360 Person | +29.9% |
| 2014 | 97,415 Person | +27.6% |
| 2015 | 249,350 Person | +156.0% |
| 2016 | 631,180 Person | +153.1% |
| 2017 | 524,350 Person | -16.9% |
| 2018 | 179,210 Person | -65.8% |
| 2019 | 154,255 Person | -13.9% |
| 2020 | 128,650 Person | -16.6% |
| 2021 | 132,740 Person | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 197,575 Person | +48.8% |
| 2023 | 217,490 Person | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 250,345 Person | +15.1% |
| 2025 | 272,800 Person | +9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23,095 Person | 19,335 Person | 26,855 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 205,665 Person | 40,365 Person | 631,180 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 199,933 Person | 128,650 Person | 272,800 Person | 6 |
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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 first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Germany?
- First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Germany was 272,800 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 631,180 Person in 2016.
- What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,335 Person in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. 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 First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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