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Number of people seeking protection in Saxony-Anhalt rises to a record high!
In 2024, the number of people seeking protection in Saxony-Anhalt rose to 79,270, primarily from Ukraine and Syria.
Number of people seeking protection in Saxony-Anhalt rises to a record high!
At the end of 2024, a total of 79,270 people seeking protection lived in Saxony-Anhalt. That reported Hall indicator and counted an increase of 4,640 people compared to 2023. This corresponds to an increase of 6.2%. Many of the new faces come from crisis regions; 28,985 people came from Ukraine alone and 22,795 from Syria. Together, these two states accounted for 65.3% of all those seeking protection in Saxony-Anhalt.
Another significant proportion of those seeking protection came from Afghanistan (7,615), Turkey (2,915) and Iraq (1,795). These figures once again highlight how urgently many people need protection and how the demographics of this group are changing in the country. Those seeking protection are people who are staying in Germany for international law, humanitarian or political reasons.
Backgrounds and data sources
The above figures are based on reports from the local immigration authorities, which are compiled by the Federal Office of Administration. The Central Register of Foreigners (AZR) and the update of the population status also ensure reliable statistics Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) highlights. It is important to note that the data is as of December 31, 2021 and can be evaluated differently from region to region in order to obtain concrete insights into the situation on site.
Meanwhile, the BAMF is trying to optimize the administrative structures with regard to diversity and equal opportunities. Events like the one coming up on July 4th at the Nuremberg Digital Festival, which focuses on the topics of equality and inclusion, play an important role in the discussion about migration and integration. The focus will be on access options for people with different needs, which underlines the importance of diversity within the IT industry. Representatives from the region's administration and universities will share their experiences in a fishbowl talk. This also shows how central questions of integration and equal opportunities are closely linked BAMF informed.
In summary, the situation of those seeking protection in Saxony-Anhalt remains an important, urgent matter. With the increase in numbers over the last year, it is clear that politicians and society are called upon to create appropriate solutions and support structures for these vulnerable groups.