Germany asylum applications
Germany asylum applications stood at 6,584 persons in Sep 2026, according to Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). It is one of the indicators in the Asylum and integration (monthly) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2025 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Asylum and integration (monthly) table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total asylum applications2 | 6,584 | 6,045 | 5,281 | 5,806 | 7,881 | 8,826 | 10,223 | 10,276 | 11,442 | 10,625 | |
| Initial applications | 5,276 | 4,766 | 4,311 | 4,267 | 5,556 | 6,144 | 6,981 | 6,987 | 7,649 | 6,531 | |
| Subsequent applications and further information | 1,308 | 1,279 | 970 | 1,539 | 2,325 | 2,682 | 3,242 | 3,289 | 3,793 | 4,094 |
Understanding germany asylum applications
This aggregate counts all individuals who formally request international protection in Germany within the reporting month, capturing the full volume of new cases entering the administrative system. The total aggregates both the first-time requests made upon arrival and subsequent claims filed by individuals whose previous cases were closed or rejected, but who present new evidence or changed circumstances. It does not measure the number of people crossing the border, as the formal application process often occurs after physical entry and initial registration at reception facilities. It also excludes individuals fleeing conflict who receive temporary protection under separate directives without needing to undergo the individual asylum procedure.
Year-on-year comparisons provide a clearer picture of underlying migration patterns, as monthly totals are heavily distorted by seasonal weather conditions affecting travel routes and by the fluctuating capacity of administrative centers to process registrations. Fluctuations between adjacent months often reflect internal processing bottlenecks or clearing of backlogs rather than immediate shifts in arrivals. Revisions to recent months can occur as delayed registrations at regional branches are consolidated into the national database. It is important to distinguish this count of formal lodgements from border crossing statistics and from the backlog of pending cases.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this count include family members joining an applicant?
- Yes, family members, including children born in Germany to asylum seekers, are counted individually if a formal application is lodged on their behalf.
- Are unaccompanied minors included in these totals?
- Yes, applications made by or on behalf of unaccompanied minors are part of the aggregate count.
- Does this total represent the number of physical arrivals in that month?
- No, formal lodging of an application can occur weeks or months after someone physically enters the country and is initially registered.