Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in Germany
Germany: Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data was 168,360 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in Germany, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in Germany stood at 168,360.
That represents a change of down 32.4% on the previous year and down 55.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in Germany peaked at 376,435 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 49,555, in 2009.
That places Germany 1st out of 33 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 53,695 | — |
| 2009 | 49,555 | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 50,250 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 56,345 | +12.1% |
| 2012 | 64,815 | +15.0% |
| 2013 | 86,305 | +33.2% |
| 2014 | 128,290 | +48.6% |
| 2015 | 376,435 | +193.4% |
| 2016 | 370,555 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 156,710 | -57.7% |
| 2018 | 134,125 | -14.4% |
| 2019 | 133,525 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 117,930 | -11.7% |
| 2021 | 120,285 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 198,310 | +64.9% |
| 2023 | 263,670 | +33.0% |
| 2024 | 249,155 | -5.5% |
| 2025 | 168,360 | -32.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51,625 | 49,555 | 53,695 | 2 |
| 2010s | 155,736 | 50,250 | 376,435 | 10 |
| 2020s | 186,285 | 117,930 | 263,670 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in Germany?
- Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data in Germany was 168,360 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 376,435 in 2015.
- What is the lowest third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 49,555 in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 33 countries with data for 2025.
- Is third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.3%. 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 Third country nationals found to be illegally present - annual data (rounded). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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