Naturalization figures are showing a disparate upward trend
In a notable development, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) saw a significant surge in naturalizations in 2022, with 40,824 people acquiring German citizenship, marking a 39.6% increase from the previous year. This trend was observed across almost all districts and independent cities in the region.
However, a more pronounced increase was observed in the number of naturalizations among Syrian nationals. In 2022, Syrian nationals accounted for around one third of all naturalized persons, up from 17.8% in 2021. With 14,081 naturalizations, Syrian nationals saw a nearly threefold increase, making them the most frequently naturalized nationality in NRW for the second year in a row.
In contrast, cities such as Bonn, Bochum, Leverkusen, the districts of Höxter, Mettmann, the Rhein-Erft district, and the city region of Aachen recorded fewer naturalizations in 2022 compared to 2021.
One city bucking this trend is Neuss, where the number of naturalizations increased significantly. There were 1,244 naturalizations in 2022, an increase from the previous year. After Syrian nationals, the most frequent naturalizations in 2022 were from Turkey (4,479) and Iraq (2,460).
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It's worth mentioning that North Rhine-Westphalia has historically been a major destination for asylum seekers and migrants, including Syrians. The ongoing judicial and administrative activity in NRW regarding asylum seekers and protection status, including for Syrians, indicates active processing of cases.
To obtain the exact increase in naturalizations of Syrian nationals in NRW between 2021 and 2022, one would need to consult official statistical publications from the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) or the State Office for Statistics of North Rhine-Westphalia, which typically publish detailed yearly naturalization data by nationality and federal state.
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The surge in naturalizations among Syrian nationals in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in 2022 was significantly higher than the overall trend, with a nearly threefold increase, making them the most frequently naturalized nationality for the second year in a row. The ongoing judicial and administrative activity in NRW regarding asylum seekers and protection status, including for Syrians, suggests active processing of cases, indicating that war-and-conflicts and politics continue to drive migration. For those interested in more general news, subscribing to the Neuss newsletter could offer insights into the city's culture, arts, and social scene, though it may not provide naturalization statistics.
