Migration and Integration
Germany is a popular destination for immigration and the country prioritises an active policy of integration. Germany provides shelter for refugees and is active around the world to combat the causes of people becoming refugees.

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.