Asylum Benefits in Germany See 8% Increase in 2023

The number of asylum seekers receiving state support in Germany rose to 522,700, continuing an upward trend from previous years.

By the end of 2023, 522,700 asylum seekers in Germany were receiving regular benefits, marking an 8% increase from 2022.
Syrians and Turks accounted for the largest groups of benefit recipients, each making up 15% of the total, followed by Afghans and Iraqis.
66% of those receiving benefits were male, and 28% were minors.
Special benefits, such as those for health issues and pregnancy, were provided to around 274,500 individuals, with 13,000 receiving only these benefits.
Most recipients originated from Asia, comprising 49% of the total, while 31% came from Europe and 15% from Africa.