351,915 people applied for asylum in Germany in 2023
351,915 people applied for asylum in Germany in 2023. Germany remains the main destination for men, women and children seeking asylum in the EU. The total duration of the initial and subsequent applications is on average 6.8 months. In December, the number of new asylum applications fell significantly compared to the previous months. The German government has been trying to reduce the number with a series of measures, such as increased border controls. The opposition describes this as insufficient and says the government is not doing enough.