Brandenburg
State · Germany
- Foreign residents, 31 Dec 2025
- 213,330
- Share of Germany
- 1.5%
- With a residence title for employment
- 7,330
- Change on 31 Dec 2024
- +0.9%
- Largest nationality
- Ukraine
Foreign residents, 3213,33031 Dec 2025
Year by year
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.
- EU free movement63,440
- International law, humanitarian or political reasons55,385
- Permanent residence title22,065
- Family reasons16,440
- Application for a residence title pending15,900
- Neither tolerated nor permitted9,895
- Tolerated stay (Duldung)7,725
- Employment7,330
- Permission to reside during the asylum procedure7,105
- Education and training6,075
- Special residence rights and national visas1,935
- Exempt from the permit requirement5
| Residence status | Residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| EU free movement | 63,440 | 29.7% |
| Permanent residence title | 22,065 | 10.3% |
| Employment | 7,330 | 3.4% |
| Education and training | 6,075 | 2.8% |
| Family reasons | 16,440 | 7.7% |
| International law, humanitarian or political reasons | 55,385 | 26.0% |
| Special residence rights and national visas | 1,935 | 0.9% |
| Application for a residence title pending | 15,900 | 7.5% |
| Tolerated stay (Duldung) | 7,725 | 3.6% |
| Permission to reside during the asylum procedure | 7,105 | 3.3% |
| Neither tolerated nor permitted | 9,895 | 4.6% |
| Exempt from the permit requirement | 5 | 0.0% |
Nationalities
Most common nationalities on 31 December 2025.
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
- Prignitz5,515
- Elbe-Elster4,680
| District or city | Foreign residents | Employment | Humanitarian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potsdam (city) | 25,995 | 1,390 | 6,525 |
| Cottbus and Spree-Neiße district | 20,950 | 865 | 6,635 |
| Teltow-Fläming | 15,870 | 395 | 3,610 |
| Oder-Spree | 15,460 | 540 | 4,240 |
| Potsdam-Mittelmark | 15,375 | 510 | 3,185 |
| Oberhavel | 15,100 | 470 | 3,700 |
| Dahme-Spreewald | 15,055 | 635 | 2,485 |
| Barnim | 14,775 | 465 | 3,910 |
| Havelland | 14,025 | 395 | 3,780 |
| Märkisch-Oderland | 11,410 | 285 | 2,420 |
| Frankfurt (Oder) (city) | 9,905 | 320 | 2,380 |
| Uckermark | 8,430 | 105 | 2,385 |
| Brandenburg an der Havel (city) | 7,165 | 320 | 2,475 |
| Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 6,860 | 205 | 1,950 |
| Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 6,760 | 195 | 2,240 |
| Prignitz | 5,515 | 125 | 1,895 |
| Elbe-Elster | 4,680 | 110 | 1,570 |
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 | 211,465 |
| First arrivals from abroad | 17,495 |
| Repeat arrivals from abroad | 3,700 |
| Births | 2,010 |
| Moves in from elsewhere in Germany | 14,000 |
| Departures abroad | 7,280 |
| Deregistrations abroad | 6,095 |
| Deaths | 495 |
| Moves to elsewhere in Germany | 15,575 |
| Net migration from abroad | 7,820 |
| Foreign residents, 31 Dec 2025 | 213,330 |
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