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Guide the Arab world → Germany · community · checked 1 Nov 2026

The Arab community in Germany

How many Arab people live in Germany, where they live, and how to keep a piece of home close.

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In numbers

How many Arab people live in Germany?

According to Destatis' 2025 microcensus, 1,278,000 people in Germany have Syrian roots: they came themselves or both their parents did. With Iraq, Morocco and Lebanon, it's about 2.07 million.

2.07 millionSyria, Iraq, Morocco, Lebanon
1,278,000Syrian roots
359,000Iraqi roots
262,000Moroccan roots
171,000Lebanese roots

Destatis, microcensus 2025: people in private households who immigrated themselves or whose parents both immigrated. Survey estimates.

Where people live

The biggest groups

Most came themselves; a part are children of immigrants.

SY
Syria1,031,000 came themselves; 246,000 are children of immigrants.
IQ
Iraq270,000 came themselves; 89,000 are children of immigrants.
MA
Morocco161,000 came themselves; 101,000 are children of immigrants.
LB
Lebanon92,000 came themselves; 79,000 are children of immigrants.

Destatis, microcensus 2025.

Community life

A piece of home, close by

Msq
Open Mosque DayMosques and Islamic centres in the big cities. Every 3 October mosques across Germany open their doors to everyone; in 2026 for the 30th time.
Edu
Arabic at school in NRWNorth Rhine-Westphalia offers heritage-language lessons at state schools in 30 languages, Arabic among them, usually up to five hours a week. Associations and mosques run weekend classes too.
Emb
Embassies and consulatesYour country's embassy and consulates: passports and papers.
Shop
Sonnenallee in Berlin-NeuköllnKnown beyond Berlin as the Arab street: Arab bakeries, oriental delicatessens and supermarkets side by side.
TV
TV feeEvery household pays the Rundfunkbeitrag, about €18 a month.
Film
ALFILM, Arab Film Festival BerlinFeature films, documentaries and short films from the Arab world, every year since 2009. The 17th edition ran in April 2026.
TV
Arabic TVThe channels from home, live in Germany.Read the TV guide →
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Miss home?

The channels you grew up with, here

The news from home, your series, the big matches and the kids' cartoons in Arabic. Live in Germany, on your TV.

How to watch Arabic TV in Germany →
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Online

Where Arab people in Germany meet online

For jobs, rooms, advice and events, many people use Facebook groups and city pages.

FB
Your town's groupSearch Facebook groups for “العرب في برلين” or “Arabs in Berlin” or your town's name.
Info
handbookgermany.deHandbook Germany: free information on life in Germany, in Arabic.handbookgermany.de →

Stay safe: groups are great for jobs and rooms, but never send money or photos of your ID to someone you only know from a group.

Quick answers

Questions people ask

How many Arab people live in Germany?

1,278,000 people have Syrian roots, 359,000 Iraqi, 262,000 Moroccan and 171,000 Lebanese: about 2.07 million together (Destatis, microcensus 2025).

Where do most Arab people in Germany live?

Arab communities live all over Germany. The biggest group has Syrian roots, then Iraqi, Moroccan and Lebanese.

Where can children learn Arabic?

In North Rhine-Westphalia in heritage-language lessons at state schools (Arabic is one of 30 languages); everywhere at associations and mosques, often at the weekend.

Are there Facebook groups for Arab people in Germany?

Yes. Search Facebook for “العرب في برلين” or “Arabs in Berlin” or your town's name.

When is Open Mosque Day in Germany?

Every year on 3 October. In 2026 mosque communities across Germany opened their doors for the 30th time.

Is there an Arab film festival in Germany?

Yes. ALFILM, the Arab Film Festival Berlin, has been held every year since 2009.

Can I watch Arabic TV in Germany?

Yes. Our Arabic TV in Germany guide shows every option.

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