Number of Germans* with and without migration background 2023
In 2023, roughly 58.97 million Germans had a migration background. According to the source, a person is considered as having a migration background when they or at least one parent do not have German citizenship by law. This definition includes the following persons:
1. Immigrated and non-immigrated foreigners.
2. Immigrated and non-immigrated naturalized citizens.
3. Late emigrants.
4. Descendants born with German citizenship within the three groups named above.