Does Germany’s Future Depend on Immigrant Families?

The share of young people in Germany’s population has declined significantly over the past 40 years, while families with an immigrant background are becoming increasingly prominent among the country’s younger generations.

📌 In Germany, the share of people aged 15–24 fell from 16.7% in 1983 to around 10% today, representing approximately 8.3 million people.

As young people make up an increasingly smaller share of Germany’s population, children from immigrant families are playing a growing role in the country’s demographic balance.

📌 Among second-generation young people with an immigrant background within the 15–24 age group, the share is more than twice the overall figure — above 20%.

This trend highlights why families with an immigrant background could become increasingly important to Germany’s future population structure.

Source: Euronews