This figure was last seen in Baden-Württemberg more than 20 years ago: 22,745 foreigners were naturalised here in 2023. That is 8.5 per cent more than in 2022, according to the State Statistical Office. Among them, more and more people fleeing war and persecution from Syria (6963), Iraq (1107) and Afghanistan now have a German passport.
The reason for the increased numbers: More and more refugees from these countries are fulfilling the requirements for naturalisation—for example, that they have lived in Germany for eight years or six years if they have made special efforts to integrate. They must also have a permanent residence permit, be able to speak sufficient German, pass a naturalisation test and have no criminal record.
On average, the newly naturalised citizens were just under 31 years old, 13 years younger than the overall population in Baden-Württemberg. More than 21 per cent of new citizens were under the age of 18. More than 42 per cent of newly naturalised adults are men.
Since June 2024, naturalisation has been possible after just five or three years. This is resulting in an increasing number of additional applications at the relevant authorities. The waiting times for a decision are increasing accordingly.
More on the figures at:
https://www.statistik-bw.de/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/2024110
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Das Landratsamt Tübingen. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Martin Klaus.
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