Germany Sees Sharp Decline in Asylum Applications and Rise in Deportations

Asylum applications dropped by 43% in early 2025, while deportations increased by over 30%, reflecting tightened migration policies and border controls.

Germany received approximately 27,000 asylum applications in January and February 2025, a 43% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
The primary countries of origin for asylum seekers remain Syria, Afghanistan, and Turkey, followed by Iraq, Russia, and Somalia.
The federal government reported a 30% increase in deportations during the first two months of 2025 compared to early 2024.
The drop in asylum applications is attributed to stricter border controls and enhanced cooperation with neighboring European countries.
A temporary halt on asylum decisions for Syrian applicants was implemented due to the dynamic political situation following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.