Transition to a new location or situation - Over two thousand people became citizens last year.
Asians were the majority of people who were granted citizenship, numbering approximately 79% (or 1653 individuals). Syrians formed the biggest group in this category. The number of Syrian refugees fulfilling the criteria for naturalization increased significantly during the years 2014 to 2016, as per data from the Statistical Office. Additionally, 112 individuals from Ukraine became citizens.
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Women and men alike from various countries, including Ukraine, applied for and obtained naturalization in Saxony-Anhalt last year, contributing to the total of over 2000 new citizens. Magdeburg, the capital city of Saxony-Anhalt, was home to a significant number of these newly naturalized individuals. Migration patterns revealed that a notable percentage of these immigrants hailed from Asia, with Syrians leading the demographic shift. In fact, the statistical data shows that out of all the individuals naturalized in Saxony-Anhalt in 2021, a considerable 79% were Asians.
