Statistics - There is less immigration to Bavaria
Bayern had fewer attractions for people from within and outside of the country last year. The Bavarian Statistics Office counted a total of 335,582 immigrants from abroad and 120,295 from the rest of Germany. In particular, immigration from abroad decreased significantly: it dropped by more than 108,000 – primarily because in the comparison year 2022, many people had fled from there due to the beginning of the Ukraine War.
At the same time, more people left Bayern for foreign countries. A total of 242,842 people left, which represents an increase of approximately 16,000. This resulted in a net migration gain from abroad of 92,740 people.
Fewer people came from within Germany as well.
The inflow from within Germany decreased by nearly 5,000, but the outflow to the rest of Germany fell even more sharply, leading to a net migration gain of 6,384. This is the highest value in several years.
The highest net migration gain at the state level was towards Germany from Ukraine, with 15,113 more people coming than leaving. Following Ukraine were Syria with a balance of 13,628, Turkey with 12,696, and Afghanistan with 7,741.
Looking at the government districts, all seven districts show a positive migration balance beyond the Bavarian borders. The highest value is 23,265 for Upper Bavaria, followed by Swabia (19,934), Middle Franconia with 13,681, and the Upper Palatinate with 11,756 and Lower Bavaria with 11,219. Upper and Lower Franconia have the lowest positive balances with 9,835 and 9,434, respectively.
In contrast to the decrease in immigration from abroad, the State Office of Statistics in Bavaria reported an increase in immigration to Germany from Ukraine, totaling 15,113 more people entering than leaving. This trend was also observed in other countries, such as Syria with a balance of 13,628, Turkey with 12,696, and Afghanistan with 7,741.
Despite the overall decrease in immigrants from within Germany, the population statistics for Fürth, a city located in Bavaria, Germany, showed an increase. Specifically, the city saw an influx of 1,602 people from within Germany, contributing to a positive net migration gain.
When it comes to the impact of immigration on the overall population statistics in Bavaria, Germany, the Statistics Office noted that the net migration gain from abroad of 92,740 people resulted in a population increase. This increase is significant, considering it represents an upward trend that hasn't been observed in several years.
To put this population growth in perspective, it's worth mentioning that the inflow and outflow of people from Upper Bavaria, the district with the highest positive migration balance, contributed to this trend. The district reported a net migration gain of 23,265, followed closely by Swabia, Middle Franconia, and the Upper Palatinate.
