Syrians Now the Second Largest Group Among Refugees in Germany

Over 700,000 Syrian nationals are registered as refugees in Germany, reflecting significant demographic and social changes since the Syrian civil war.

• Syrians account for 22% of the 3.17 million refugees in Germany, second only to Ukrainians at 31%.
• More than half of Syrian refugees arrived between 2014 and 2016, with 12% born in Germany.
• 88% of registered Syrian refugees hold humanitarian protection status, with most under limited-term permits.
• In 2024, Syrians filed 72,000 asylum applications in Germany, making up one-third of all first-time applications.
• Germany is home to 1.3 million people with Syrian migration backgrounds, 17% of whom have acquired German citizenship.

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