One in five young Germans plan to leave the country
Key takeaways
- A recent study shows that as many as one in five Germans between the ages of 14 and 29 are actively thinking about moving to another country — and 40% plan to do so in the long term.
- Many young Germans are considering emigrating Image: Lisi Niesner/REUTERSAdvertisement Think life is great in Germany?
- The findings are based on a nationally representative survey of 2,012 people aged 14 to 29 in Germany, carried out between 9 January and 9 February 2026 by Datajockey Verlag.
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A recent study shows that as many as one in five Germans between the ages of 14 and 29 are actively thinking about moving to another country — and 40% plan to do so in the long term.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Bm RVA fresh start? Many young Germans are considering emigrating Image: Lisi Niesner/REUTERSAdvertisement Think life is great in Germany? Many of the country's young people disagree. A growing number of Germans aged between 14-29 say they are actively planning to leave their homeland. In the recent study called "Jugend in Deutschland" or "Youth in Germany," some 21% of young Germans surveyed say they are actively planning to leave Germany to find a better life. As many as 41% say they could imagine moving abroad in the longer term.
The findings are based on a nationally representative survey of 2,012 people aged 14 to 29 in Germany, carried out between 9 January and 9 February 2026 by Datajockey Verlag.