Survey Shows Decline in Positive Views on Integration in Germany

A new study reveals growing skepticism about migration, particularly in education and economic impacts, despite overall positive attitudes.

The 2024 Integrationsbarometer survey, conducted by the SVR, shows a slight decline in Germany's integration index, now at 66.3 points, down from 68.5 in 2022.
While most Germans view integration positively, skepticism has increased, especially among people without migration backgrounds, men, and residents of East Germany.
Concerns about integration in schools have grown, with fewer parents without migration backgrounds willing to send their children to schools with diverse student populations compared to two years ago.
Economic concerns are rising, with more people perceiving refugees as a threat to Germany's prosperity, particularly in West Germany where this sentiment has increased by 13.5 percentage points since 2018.
Direct inter-cultural contact positively influences attitudes, with urban residents and those with higher education levels expressing more favorable views on migration.