Migration and Integration
Policies on integration are a key field of political decision-making in Germany and also an important social task.

At a glance
At home in Germany
Germany is a popular destination for immigrants. Migrants make an important contribution to its social and economic development.
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Second place
According to the OECD, Germany is the second most popular country for immigration after the USA.
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21.2 million people
The number of men and women with a migration background living in Germany.
11.2 million people
The number of people living in Germany with a foreign passport.
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128,900 naturalizations
Brexit, amongst other things, led to a sharp rise in naturalizations in 2019.
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166,000 asylum-seekers
Far fewer people sought political asylum in Germany in 2019 than in previous years.