Germany

1950

2026

2100

Germany

1950

2026

2100

Germany Migration Statistics (2026)

What to know

In 2026, net immigration of 158,442 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Germany has gained a cumulative 13.9 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Key statistics for 2026

Net migrants

+158,442

Net migration rate

+1.9 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Migration flows

How much immigration is there?

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+25,399,154

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

1,175,283

Top year: 2015

Peak emigration

-754,469

Lowest year: 1998

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+146341

Per year

In 2026, Germany receives approximately 158,442 net migrants (1.9 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 1.2 million in 2015.

The bottom line

Germany experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving. Cumulatively since 1950, the country has gained 14 million people through migration.