German deportations decrease by nearly 19 percent in 2026

The German Interior Ministry reported that the number of people deported from Germany fell by nearly 19 percent between January and September 2026.

Authorities deported 14,324 people during this nine month period, a drop from the 17,651 people sent away in 2025. Turkey remains the most frequent destination for these individuals, followed by Georgia and Algeria.

However, officials noted that the political situation in Syria continues to make deportations to that country difficult, with only six people returned there since the start of the year. While overall deportations fell, the number of people sent to Turkey rose to 2,025. At the same time, more foreign nationals chose to leave the country voluntarily.

The Interior Ministry stated that 14,140 people received assistance to return to their home countries, an increase from the 12,263 people who received help in the previous year.