Barnim
District · Brandenburg
- Foreign residents, 31 Dec 2025
- 14,775
- Share of Germany
- 0.11%
- With a residence title for employment
- 465
- Change on 31 Dec 2024
- +4.2%
- Rank in the state
- 8 / 17
Foreign residents, 314,77531 Dec 2025
Data as at 31 Dec 2025
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Residence status
Foreign residents on 31 December 2025 by residence status in the Central Register of Foreigners. Residence titles are grouped by purpose; EU citizens and their families hold rights under the Free Movement Act.
- International law, humanitarian or political reasons3,910
- EU free movement3,555
- Permanent residence title1,740
- Application for a residence title pending1,520
- Family reasons1,195
- Neither tolerated nor permitted750
- Tolerated stay (Duldung)695
- Permission to reside during the asylum procedure500
- Employment465
- Education and training345
- Special residence rights and national visas90
| Residence status | Residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| EU free movement | 3,555 | 24.1% |
| Permanent residence title | 1,740 | 11.8% |
| Employment | 465 | 3.1% |
| Education and training | 345 | 2.3% |
| Family reasons | 1,195 | 8.1% |
| International law, humanitarian or political reasons | 3,910 | 26.5% |
| Special residence rights and national visas | 90 | 0.6% |
| Application for a residence title pending | 1,520 | 10.3% |
| Tolerated stay (Duldung) | 695 | 4.7% |
| Permission to reside during the asylum procedure | 500 | 3.4% |
| Neither tolerated nor permitted | 750 | 5.1% |
Nationalities
The five most common nationalities on 31 December 2025.
- Ukraine2,910
- Poland1,365
- Syria1,115
- Russia995
- Afghanistan855
- Largest nationality
- Ukraine
- EU free movement
- 3,555
Arrivals and departures in 2025
Changes recorded in the register during 2025: first and repeat arrivals from abroad, departures abroad and moves within Germany.
| Measure | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Foreign residents, 31 Dec 2024 | 14,175 |
| First arrivals from abroad | 1,010 |
| Repeat arrivals from abroad | 175 |
| Births | 130 |
| Moves in from elsewhere in Germany | 960 |
| Departures abroad | 370 |
| Deregistrations abroad | 260 |
| Deaths | 35 |
| Moves to elsewhere in Germany | 765 |
| Net migration from abroad | 555 |
| Foreign residents, 31 Dec 2025 | 14,775 |
- First arrivals from abroad, 2025
- 1,010
- Departures abroad, 2025
- 370
- Net migration from abroad, 2025
- 555
Districts and cities
Districts and district-free cities, 31 December 2025.
- Potsdam (city)25,995
- Cottbus and Spree-Neiße district20,950
- Teltow-Fläming15,870
- Oder-Spree15,460
- Potsdam-Mittelmark15,375
- Oberhavel15,100
- Dahme-Spreewald15,055
- Barnim14,775
- Havelland14,025
- Märkisch-Oderland11,410
- Frankfurt (Oder) (city)9,905
- Uckermark8,430
- Brandenburg an der Havel (city)7,165
- Ostprignitz-Ruppin6,860
- Oberspreewald-Lausitz6,760
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