Germany emigration trends show rising intent to move abroad
Surveys indicate a growing trend of emigration in Germany, with approximately 14 percent of the population planning to move abroad within the next five years. This sentiment is particularly strong among younger demographics; about 24 percent of those aged 18 to 29 and 27 percent of people in their 30s intend to emigrate.
Political affiliations show distinct patterns in relocation intent. According to data from the INSA institute, 19 percent of AfD voters, 18 percent of Die Linke voters, and 15 percent of BSW voters plan to leave the country. In contrast, only 7 percent of FDP voters express similar intentions.
Data from the German Federal Statistical Office for 2025 shows that over 1.2 million people emigrated from Germany, with 77 percent of these individuals holding non-German citizenship. Studies from the German Emigration and Remigration Panel (GERPS) note that German emigrants are typically younger, more educated, and more likely to be employed than those who remain, with an average age of 35.
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AfD · Albinen · DeZIM · Germany · Hermann Binkert · Insa · Statistisches Bundesamt · Trentino
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] 24 percent of Germans aged 18-29 plan to emigrate. www.forum24.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Home serves as a refuge and a place for self-reflection. www.courrierinternational.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 14 percent of Germans plan to emigrate in the next five years. www.forum24.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 77 percent of emigrants from Germany are non-German citizens. www.augsburger-allgemeine.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The average age of German emigrants is 35. www.augsburger-allgemeine.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 19 percent of AfD voters plan to emigrate. www.forum24.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 1.2 million people emigrated from Germany in 2025. www.augsburger-allgemeine.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] One in five people in Germany considers emigrating. www.augsburger-allgemeine.de