59%
of Iranian-origin residents speak Persian as the main language at home — about 196,000 people.
- 21% speak only German at home
- 10% speak mainly German with some other languages
- 10% speak another non-German, non-Persian language at home
- Including Kurdish, English, and Other Asian, each about 3%
49%
of Iranian-origin residents in Germany hold the Abitur.
- The Abitur is the secondary-school qualification that grants university entry
- About 35% (~117,000) hold an academic degree
German only Mostly German Mostly Persian Mostly other non-German
Source: Destatis — Mikrozensus 2025