Quantifiable data analysis - Over 6900 individuals have acquired citizenship in the northern region.
Nearly 7,000 individuals in Schleswig-Holstein have become German citizens throughout the year, the Statistical Office North disclosed in Hamburg on a Thursday. This amounts to 6,914 naturalized residents, representing a rise of nearly 33% from the preceding year, which equates to 1,713 more individuals.
Interestingly, individuals from Syria witnessed a significant surge in naturalization numbers. In 2023, around 3,651 Syrians obtained German citizenship, marking a 42% increase year-on-year. Syrians now constitute almost half of the newly naturalized individuals in the area. This rise in numbers was largely due to the influx of Syrian refugees from 2014 to 2016, indicating that these individuals have been living in Germany for over eight years.
Following Syria, there were 460 people from Iraq, 392 people from Afghanistan, and 234 individuals from Iran. Ukranians ranked seventh with 146 naturalized citizens.
To naturalize, individuals must have legally resided in Germany for at least eight years with unlimited residence permits. They must also demonstrate their dedication to the liberal democratic principles of Germany's Basic Law and, generally, forfeit their previous nationality.
Official figures on naturalization: Communication from the Statistical Office North.
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The Statistical Office for Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein revealed that the number of naturalized residents in Schleswig-Holstein increased by 33% compared to the previous year, with 6,914 individuals acquiring German citizenship.
Women from Syria made up a significant portion of the newly naturalized individuals, with around 3,651 Syrian women becoming German citizens in 2023, representing a 42% increase year-on-year.
Municipalities in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein witnessed an influx of migrants from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, and other countries, with Syrian refugees accounting for a large portion of the naturalization numbers.
Statistics indicate that there were 460 individuals from Iraq, 392 from Afghanistan, 334 from Iran, and 146 from Ukraine who acquired German citizenship in the area.
Germany's naturalization process requires individuals to have legally resided in the country for at least eight years with unlimited residence permits and to demonstrate their commitment to Germany's liberal democratic principles.
The rise in naturalization numbers among men and women from Syria and other countries reflects Germany's commitment to providing a safe haven for refugees and asylum seekers, with individuals from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict-ridden regions making up a significant portion of the naturalization statistics.
