Number of Tolerated Migrants in Germany Rises Significantly in 2026

As of September 2023, over 250,000 migrants in Germany were subject to deportation orders, with approximately 200,601 living under a tolerated stay status (Duldung). This figure represents a notable increase following a decline in tolerated migrants between 2023 and 2025, influenced by the introduction of the Chancenaufenthaltsrecht in late 2022, which allowed certain migrants temporary residence permits. By the end of 2022, around 248,000 individuals were living with tolerated status, but the number fell with the new regulation before rising again in 2026.

In 2026 alone, roughly 45,000 migrants were granted tolerated status for the first time, including about 13,460 minors. The rise is partly attributed to decreasing asylum approval rates and the classification of several countries—including Egypt, India, and Turkey—as safe origin countries from mid-2023, affecting asylum seekers who face employment restrictions. Those under tolerated status may not be deported temporarily due to reasons such as family ties or health issues.

This development reflects ongoing challenges in Germany's migration and asylum policies, highlighting the fluctuating dynamics of tolerated migrants amid legal and political shifts. The federal government's recent communication to the Green Party's Filiz Polat provided these statistics, underscoring the complexity behind the status and demographic composition of this group.