Immigration from abroad decreases significantly - Immigration from abroad decreases significantly
Bavaria is facing a notable shift in its population trends this year. Fewer families are having children, and immigration numbers have dropped sharply. At the same time, more young children are attending daycare than before.
From January to September, around 83,900 babies were born in Bavaria. This figure is roughly 3,150 fewer than in the same period last year. The decline continues a trend that has seen the number of children under six fall steadily since 2022, reaching just under 750,000 by the end of 2024.
Net migration has also fallen dramatically. In the first nine months of the year, Bavaria recorded a net gain of about 22,600 new residents. This represents a drop of nearly 58% compared to the same period in 2023. Despite the falling birth rates, daycare enrolment has risen. By March 2025, around 481,500 children were attending daycare in Bavaria—a 15% increase from previous figures.
The latest data highlights two contrasting trends in Bavaria. While fewer children are being born and immigration has slowed, daycare attendance is on the rise. These changes will likely impact future planning for schools, housing, and public services across the region.
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