Germany
Germany
UNHCR works with Germany to uphold refugee rights, strengthen protection systems, and promote international solidarity amid shifting political and social dynamics.
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Key statistics
3.1 million
people were under UNHCR’s mandate in Germany in 2024, including refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons
2.7 million
are registered refugees by the end of 2024, reflecting its continued role as a key country of asylum in Europe
14,905
people are stateless in Germany, highlighting protection needs for individuals without nationality
Germany remains one of UNHCR’s most important partners globally, serving as Europe’s largest host country for refugees, a top resettlement destination, and UNHCR’s second-largest bilateral donor after the United States. UNHCR’s national fundraising efforts are supported by its long-standing partner, UNO-Flüchtlingshilfe, based in Bonn.
In 2024, Germany faced renewed pressure on its asylum and reception systems, with 229,800 first-time asylum applications recorded - a 30% decrease from the previous year. While the additional inflow of Ukrainian refugees slowed, bringing the total to over 1.2 million since 2022, public perception remained focused on overstretched capacities. This was compounded by three deadly attacks involving rejected asylum-seekers and a recognized refugee, prompting the adoption of a “security package” introducing restrictive changes to asylum legislation.
UNHCR’s work in Germany focuses on advocacy, policy guidance, and public engagement—ensuring refugee protection remains grounded in international standards, and fostering collaboration with national and state institutions, civil society, and refugee-led organizations. While the office does not directly manage refugee cases, it plays a crucial coordination and support role across the country.
Germany as a donor
Find out more about the funds raised by the government and private sector in Germany to support UNHCR.
Population and financial overview
Germany
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Populations
Population types
Population types
Note: The "Stateless" category does not include stateless people who are also in other categories, to avoid double counting. The total number of stateless, across all categories, is .
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by country
Population by country
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by origin
Population by origin
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Financial
Budget and expenditure trend
Budget and expenditure trend
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by pillar
Budget by pillar
Budget by objective
Budget by objective
Note: The table presents the budget for this operation broken down at the objective level. Resource allocation at the objective level is subject to change during the course of the year as the operational situation evolves and priorities shift. The current budget, reflected in the bottom line of this table, is updated on a monthly basis and is replaced by the final budget at year-end.
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2024 budget and 2023 current budget are taken from the budget document approved by UNHCR's Executive Committee in October 2023.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
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Strategy - Country
Strategy
Office contact details
UNHCR Representative in Germany
Street and mailing address:
Zimmerstrasse 79/80, 10117 Berlin, Germany, Germany
Phone:
+49 30 202 2020
Fax:
+49 30 202 20220
Email:
[email protected]
Time zone:
GMT +1
Working hours
- Monday: 9:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 9:00 - 18:00
- Friday: closed
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
The UNHCR field office unit at Nürnberg
Street and mailing address:
Frankenstr. 210, 90461 Nurnberg, Germany
Time zone:
GMT +1
Working hours
- Monday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
