Arrived and transnationally connected: Afghan immigrants in Germany
Study | October 2024
The number of Afghans living in Germany has increased significantly over the last decade as a result of refugee arrivals. Many are still at the beginning of their integration process, but given the situation in Afghanistan, it is likely that they will remain in Germany for the long run. At the same time, they maintain transnational connections to their country of origin. As part of the research project “Transnational Networks and Civil Society Activities in the Context of Forced Migration: Afghan and Syrian Communities in Germany”, the SVR's scientific staff researched the experiences of Afghan immigrants in Germany: How have they settled in Germany? What challenges do they face? What do their social networks in Germany look like and what connections do they have to Afghanistan?
The survey offers initial insights into the lived realities and transnational ties of the Afghan community. The data, which was collected via an online survey, also allows for a comparison between Afghan immigrants who moved to Germany after the Taliban took power in 2021 and those who have been living in Germany for longer. The study contributes to a better understanding of arrival processes and transnational dynamics in the context of refugee migration and thus provides contextual information about the experiences of an important immigrant group in Germany.
