For the first time, more than 84 million people live in Germany. In the first half of 2022, the number grew by 843,000, or one percent, according to the Federal Statistical Office. By comparison, by 2021, the population had grown by just 82,000 for the whole year. The reason for the current development is the influx of war refugees from Ukraine.
According to the information, there was a net immigration of about 750,000 Ukrainians to Germany in the first half of the year. Overall, net immigration was about one million people. It was seven times higher than in the first half of 2021, it said.
At the same time, according to the data, there were more deaths than births, dampening population growth: 161,000 more people died in the first six months of 2022 than were born.
Highest growth in Berlin and Bavaria
Overall, the population increased in all federal states, but with regional variations: the largest increases were in Berlin (plus 1.3 percent), as well as in Bavaria and Hesse (both plus 1.2 percent). By contrast, the lowest increases were recorded in Bremen (plus 0.5 percent), Thuringia (plus 0.6 percent) and Saarland (plus 0.7 percent).
Small change possible until the end of the year
According to the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, the population figures were calculated on the basis of the 2011 census. Once the results of the 2022 census are announced at the end of 2023 with a cut-off date of 15 May, this should be the new basis for the calculation. . This could potentially correct the population to less than 84 million. However, population growth in the first half of 2022 will not be affected, the ministry said.
Source: Krone
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