What is the current population of foreigners in Germany?

 According to the latest data from the Federal Statistical Office, approximately 13.38 million foreigners lived in Germany in 2022

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. However, another source states that in total, roughly 11.82 million foreigners lived in Germany in 2021

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. The Federal Statistical Office also reports that 14.2 million people lived in Germany in 2021 who themselves had immigrated since 1950, accounting for 17.3% of the population

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. Additionally, almost every fourth child born in Germany in 2016 had a foreign mother

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. Overall, the number of immigrants in Germany exceeds the EU average, with immigrants representing 17.3% of the population

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What are the most common countries of origin for foreigners in Germany?

According to the latest data from the Federal Statistical Office, the most common countries of origin for foreigners in Germany are Syria, Romania, Poland, and Ukraine

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. Syria is the most common country of origin, accounting for 16% of all foreigners in Germany, followed by Romania at 7%, Poland at 6%, and Ukraine at 5% 

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. Another source states that the largest number of immigrants in Germany as of 2021 were from Romania, followed by Poland and Bulgaria

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. Additionally, a survey conducted by Germany's statistics agency Destatis found that Turkey, Poland, and Russia were the top three countries of origin for people with a migrant background in Germany

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. In 2014, most people without German citizenship were Turkish, followed by Polish, Italian, and Romanians

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. Overall, the majority of new foreigners coming to Germany in recent years have been from new EU member states such as Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, and Croatia, as well as non-EU European countries, the Middle East, Africa, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, South America, North America, Australia, and Zealandia

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What are the main reasons for immigration from Romania and Poland to Germany?  The main reasons for immigration from Romania and Poland to Germany are complex and multifaceted. Some of the reasons are:From Romania:

• Economic reasons: Many Romanians move to Germany in search of better job opportunities and higher wages
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• Political reasons: Some Romanians emigrate due to political instability and corruption in Romania
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• Ethnic reasons: Germans of Romania, who are ethnic Germans living in Romania, have been emigrating to Germany since the fall of communism in 1989 due to a desire to reunite with their families and to escape discrimination and economic hardship
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• Educational reasons: Some Romanians move to Germany to study at German universities
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From Poland:

• Economic reasons: Many Poles move to Germany in search of better job opportunities and higher wages
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• Geographic proximity: Poland shares a border with Germany, making it easier for Poles to move to Germany
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• Cultural and linguistic similarities: Poles and Germans share cultural and linguistic similarities, which can make it easier for Poles to integrate into German society
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• Educational reasons: Some Poles move to Germany to study at German universities
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It is worth noting that the reasons for immigration from Romania and Poland to Germany are not limited to the above list and can vary depending on individual circumstances. 

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