Saxony-Anhalt
State · Germany
- Foreign residents, 31 Dec 2025
- 192,155
- Share of Germany
- 1.4%
- With a residence title for employment
- 6,010
- Change on 31 Dec 2024
- +1.6%
- Largest nationality
- Ukraine
Foreign residents, 3192,15531 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.
- International law, humanitarian or political reasons59,735
- EU free movement47,245
- Application for a residence title pending20,585
- Permanent residence title15,235
- Family reasons13,330
- Neither tolerated nor permitted9,095
- Permission to reside during the asylum procedure8,020
- Education and training7,665
- Employment6,010
- Tolerated stay (Duldung)4,070
- Special residence rights and national visas1,180
| Residence status | Residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| EU free movement | 47,245 | 24.6% |
| Permanent residence title | 15,235 | 7.9% |
| Employment | 6,010 | 3.1% |
| Education and training | 7,665 | 4.0% |
| Family reasons | 13,330 | 6.9% |
| International law, humanitarian or political reasons | 59,735 | 31.1% |
| Special residence rights and national visas | 1,180 | 0.6% |
| Application for a residence title pending | 20,585 | 10.7% |
| Tolerated stay (Duldung) | 4,070 | 2.1% |
| Permission to reside during the asylum procedure | 8,020 | 4.2% |
| Neither tolerated nor permitted | 9,095 | 4.7% |
Nationalities
Most common nationalities on 31 December 2025.
Districts and cities
Districts and district-free cities, 31 December 2025.
- Magdeburg (city)38,520
- Halle (Saale) (city)38,055
- Burgenlandkreis16,225
- Saalekreis13,085
- Anhalt-Bitterfeld11,910
- Salzlandkreis11,500
- Harz10,850
- Börde10,630
- Dessau-Roßlau (city)8,490
- Wittenberg7,995
- Stendal7,180
- Mansfeld-Südharz6,550
- Jerichower Land6,175
- Altmarkkreis Salzwedel4,990
| District or city | Foreign residents | Employment | Humanitarian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdeburg (city) | 38,520 | 1,570 | 10,495 |
| Halle (Saale) (city) | 38,055 | 1,560 | 11,000 |
| Burgenlandkreis | 16,225 | 285 | 5,405 |
| Saalekreis | 13,085 | 155 | 4,525 |
| Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 11,910 | 315 | 3,105 |
| Salzlandkreis | 11,500 | 325 | 3,940 |
| Harz | 10,850 | 415 | 3,165 |
| Börde | 10,630 | 215 | 3,435 |
| Dessau-Roßlau (city) | 8,490 | 485 | 3,230 |
| Wittenberg | 7,995 | 205 | 2,875 |
| Stendal | 7,180 | 145 | 2,710 |
| Mansfeld-Südharz | 6,550 | 130 | 2,475 |
| Jerichower Land | 6,175 | 100 | 2,000 |
| Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 4,990 | 105 | 1,375 |
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 | 189,105 |
| First arrivals from abroad | 18,940 |
| Repeat arrivals from abroad | 3,655 |
| Births | 1,905 |
| Moves in from elsewhere in Germany | 10,215 |
| Departures abroad | 7,300 |
| Deregistrations abroad | 6,805 |
| Deaths | 420 |
| Moves to elsewhere in Germany | 12,990 |
| Net migration from abroad | 8,490 |
| Foreign residents, 31 Dec 2025 | 192,155 |
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