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How well have 2015 refugees integrated in German job market?

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Miltiades Schmidt
August 26, 2025

Ten years on, a new study shows 64% of refugees from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq who arrived in Germany in 2015 are employed — revealing deeper trends.

Men are significantly more likely to be working (76%) than women (35%), partly due to stricter professional requirements in fields like healthcare and education.

Many refugees hold low-paid jobs in sectors like logistics, often below their qualification level, as their degrees are not recognized. Those working full-time earn an average of €2,675 per month—around 70% of the national average. Political reforms, including faster asylum procedures and improved access to language courses, have played a key role in supporting labor market integration.


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