Refugees of Syrian descent departing Germany in small numbers

In the first eight months of 2021, a significant number of Syrian refugees have been making moves between Germany and their homeland. According to data from the German government, 1,867 Syrian refugees left Germany for Syria with federal funding by the end of August. This figure represents a small fraction of the 83,150 former Syrian citizens who were naturalized in Germany during the same year.

Interestingly, the number of Syrian refugees who availed themselves of federal funding for a return to Syria was relatively low, with only 804 doing so by the end of May. However, it's important to note that voluntary departures by Syrian refugees from Germany, not claiming state funding, also occur.

Programs at the state level in Germany that provide support for a return to Syria continue to exist. These initiatives aim to assist refugees in their transition back to their homeland.

Janine Lietmeyer, a board member of World Vision Germany, recently visited Syria and reported on the challenges faced by returning refugees. She noted that families often struggle with the decision to return due to challenges in parts of the country other than the capital Damascus. The capital, while relatively normal compared to other parts of Syria, still presents difficulties for returnees in re-establishing themselves in their hometowns.

It's worth mentioning that since the fall of Assad on December 7th, many Syrian refugees have returned to Syria from neighbouring countries, including Turkey and Lebanon. However, data on the number of Syrian refugees who have left Syria for Germany with federal funding in 2021 is not available.

Similarly, no data is available on the number of Syrian refugees who have taken advantage of federal funding for a return to Syria in 2021. Furthermore, the available search results do not provide specific data on the proportion of Syrian refugees returning to Germany in 2022 who came from the neighbouring countries Turkey and Lebanon.

As of now, no data is available on the number of Syrian citizens naturalized in Germany for the current year. This information will likely become available in the coming months, providing a more comprehensive picture of the movement of Syrian refugees between Germany and their homeland.