Press Release: Number of immigrants in Germany at a record high

Statistics revealed by Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on 3 August 2015 showed a surge of immigration in the country. According to the collected data, more than 20% of Germany’s population had a migrant background.

Germany was home to 10.9 million immigrants in 2014, an increase of more than 10% since 2011. While migrants from the European Union were leading the list, there was also a substantial rise in the number of extra-EU migrants.

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EurActiv, 03.08.15: Germany sees immigration boom while native population declines http://www.euractiv.com/sections/trade-society/germany-sees-immigration-boom-while-native-population-declines-316768

ESO: Background information: Does Germany welcome immigrants? http://www.europeansources.info/record/does-germany-welcome-immigrants/

ESO: Background information: Is the Ugly German Back? Flames of Hate Haunt a Nation http://www.europeansources.info/record/is-the-ugly-german-back-flames-of-hate-haunt-a-nation/

The Wall Street Journal, 03.08.15: Immigrants in Germany Reach Record High http://www.wsj.com/articles/immigrants-in-germany-reach-record-high-1438638862

Deutsche Welle, 03.08.15: Record number of people with migrant background in Germany http://dw.com/p/1G8mz

The New York Times, 03.08.15: German Immigrant Population at 10.9M, Highest Since 2005 http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/08/03/world/europe/ap-eu-germany-immigration.html

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