Number of new German citizens rises to record high in 2024

NAMPA / DPA
2025-06-10
Berlin (dpa) - A record 291,955 foreign nationals received German citizenship last year, the country's statistical agency reported Tuesday, with Syrians continuing to make up the largest share of new citizens. 2024 saw the highest number of naturalizations since records began in 2000 and was up 46% year-on-year, the federal statistical office said in a press release, citing preliminary figures. The agency cited changes to immigration law initiate......
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