Decrease in Asylum Applications Reported in Saxony-Anhalt
In the year 2024, a total of 705 asylum seekers in Saxony-Anhalt received benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG), marking an increase of 186,730 compared to the previous year [5].
Among these asylum seekers, individuals from Afghanistan and Syria made up a significant portion. Specifically, 1,270 individuals were from Afghanistan, and 2,725 were from Syria. It's worth noting that the distribution of benefits by gender, region of origin, or type of assistance for Saxony-Anhalt in 2024 was not available in the search results [6].
More than half of all asylum seekers were accommodated in reception facilities and communal housing, accounting for 70.2% (8,310 individuals) as of December 31, 2024. The remaining individuals lived in rented apartments or shared housing, totalling 3,520.
The number of children and adolescents (excluding unaccompanied minors) increased from 21.9% (2,850) at the end of 2023 to 25.0% (2,870) by the end of 2024.
On December 31, 2024, a total of 11,485 individuals received standard benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) in Saxony-Anhalt. This number represented an 11.8% decrease (-1,530 individuals) compared to the previous year.
Over 145 million EUR was paid out in benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act in 2024. Of the recipients of standard benefits, 8,740 had a residence permit, 415 had the status of a family member, 1,230 had a tolerated stay permit, and 235 were subject to a deportation order.
Interestingly, the proportion of male asylum seekers decreased by 5 percentage points compared to 2023, accounting for 69.1% (7,935 individuals) in 2024. It's also worth noting that the proportion of men and women aged over 65 remained constant at 0.7% throughout 2024.
In 2024, 9,785 applicants received support due to special circumstances under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act. Among these, 5,955 individuals (51.9%) had come from Asia before their arrival. The specific breakdown of benefits by gender, origin, or assistance type for these individuals was not available in the search results.
For more detailed and granular data, it is recommended to consult Saxony-Anhalt’s social services authority reports or the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) publications directly.
Health authorities in Saxony-Anhalt should consider the impact of the increasing number of asylum seekers on public health services, given the rise from 11,485 in 2023 to 11,560 in 2024. Additionally, political discussions on the allocation of resources for refugees might need to approach the issue of healthcare access for these individuals, considering the overall budget of 145 million EUR spent on benefits in 2024.
