Highlights: Germany Grants Citizenship to Nearly 292,000 in 2024 — Driven by 46% Year-on-Year Growth
- Germany naturalised 291,955 individuals in 2024, marking a 46% increase over 2023 and the highest on record.
- Syrians topped the list with 83,150 new citizens, followed by nationals from Turkey, Iraq, Russia, and Afghanistan.
- New reforms reduced residency requirements from 8 to 5 years, with a 3-year fast-track for highly integrated applicants.
- Dual citizenship is now allowed, enabling many to retain their original nationality.
- Average naturalisation time decreased, with Syrians averaging 7.4 years, well below the national average of 11.8 years.
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Faster Pathways and Dual Citizenship: Germany’s Reforms Open New Doors
Germany’s recent citizenship reforms mark a significant shift in the country’s immigration landscape. Effective from June 27, 2024, the revised rules have reduced the standard residency requirement from eight to five years, with an even faster three-year pathway available for individuals who demonstrate exceptional integration, such as language proficiency or civic participation.
One of the most impactful changes is the introduction of dual citizenship, now permitted for the first time on a broader scale. This move allows many long-term residents, especially from countries like Turkey and potentially India to retain their original nationality while gaining full rights in Germany.
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Germany Grants Citizenship to 291,000+ in 2024
Who Gained German Citizenship in 2024? A Look at the Top 5 Nationalities
Germany’s record-breaking naturalisation figures in 2024 highlight how recent policy reforms have widened access to citizenship for long-term residents. The country granted citizenship to nearly 292,000 individuals, with significant increases seen among nationals from Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Russia, and Afghanistan.
The table below has details of the top nationalities that gained German citizenship last year, in 2024:
|
Nationality |
Number of Naturalisations |
% of Naturalisations |
|
Syrian |
83,150 |
28% |
|
Turkish |
22,525 |
8% |
|
Iraqi |
13,545 |
5% |
|
Russian |
12,980 |
4% |
|
Afghan |
10,085 |
3% |
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