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Germany's Youth Population Dips to Historic Low

8/7/2025

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Germany's youth population has hit a historic low of 10%, stagnant since 2021. Without the influx of young immigrants from Ukraine, this number would plummet to 8.5%. Immigrant children now make up over 20% of the youth demographic, highlighting a stark contrast as Germany lags behind the EU average of 10.7%.

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Germany's youth population has hit a historic low of 10%, stagnant since 2021. Without the influx of young immigrants from Ukraine, this number would plummet to 8.5%. Immigrant children now make up over 20% of the youth demographic, highlighting a stark contrast as Germany lags behind the EU average of 10.7%.