As of August 2024, there are 6,083,800 displaced Ukrainians registered across Europe. Germany hosts approximately 19% of this population, or about 1,190,255 people, with 1,113,650 of them registered as applicants for asylum or other national protection schemes. This represents a significant increase compared to the years before the full-scale invasion. According to various estimates in 2022, there were between 350,000 and 155,000 people with Ukrainian origin living in Germany. As of August 2024, Germany hosted the largest number of displaced Ukrainians, followed by Poland and the Czech Republic. Net migration between the two countries is positive for Germany, i.e., at any point of time, there are more Ukrainians entering Germany than there are leaving it. In June 2024, almost 10,000 more Ukrainians arrived in Germany than left to Ukraine, suggesting a further increase in number of Ukrainians in Germany.

Due to the registration system for Ukrainian migrants in Germany, it is not possible to determine the exact number of Ukrainians entering or leaving the country precisely. The main challenges include the fact that Ukrainians can travel to and from Germany without a visa, allowing them to move freely between EU states. Additionally, local immigration authorities may report arrivals and departures with delays, making the estimates of Ukrainian refugees in Germany more of an approximate calculation than a precise count. This report studies various aspects of this demographic, including population distribution, qualifications and skills, labor market integration and long-term demographic considerations.