Third of Youngsters in Germany Have Migrant Background
22nd May 2025
Germany’s migrant population has hit a record high, with over a quarter of the country now having a foreign background, official data has revealed.
According to newly released figures from the German statistics office, the number of people with a migrant background in Germany rose to around 21.2 million in 2024—more than 25% of the total population. That marks an increase of 4% (873,000 people) compared to the previous year.
A person is considered to have a migrant background if they or at least one of their parents immigrated to Germany.