Transatlantic Shift: German Emigration to U.S. Plummets

Emigration from Germany to the United States significantly decreased by 17.8% in 2025, during President Trump's second term. This trend reflected the lowest movement levels since 2021. Conversely, migration from the U.S. to Germany increased, and tourism between the countries also saw a decline.

The transatlantic emigration scene witnessed a notable shift in 2025, with fewer Germans heading to the United States amid Donald Trump's second presidency. According to official data, German emigration to the U.S. dwindled by 17.8%, dropping to about 17,100 between January and September.

The German federal statistics office highlighted that departures were at a historic low not seen since the pandemic-impacted year of 2021. Conversely, there was a 3.4% rise in migration from the U.S. to Germany, surpassing movements in the opposite direction for the first time since 2021.

Tourism also fell, with the number of American visitors to Germany dipping by 3.2% compared to the previous year, particularly impacting summer travel. Despite a slight decline in air travel, the U.S. remained a popular non-European destination for Germans.

(With inputs from agencies.)