Expats in Berlin

There are approximately 25,400 Expats in Berlin from countries where the official home language is English.

The total population of Berlin is about 3.3 million. The English-speaking expats make up approximately 0.8% of this total.

A good way to meet other English-speaking expatriates in Berlin and throughout Germany is to post to the TT chat forum. Share information and advice with other Brits, Americans, Canadians, etc., talk about life in Berlin and Germany. The groups also regularly organise events such as drinks nights and dinner parties.

Now visit the: Toytown Germany chat forum

The total non-German population of Berlin is 454,000, that is approximately 13.8%. The majority of these foreigners are from Turkey, with many also from Poland and the former Yugoslavia.

Statistical population breakdown by nationality:

United States: 12,556 (.38%)
Great Britain: 9,187 (.28%)
Ireland: 1,697 (.05%)
Canada: 825 (.025%)
Australia: 1,133 (.034%)
South Africa: no data
New Zealand: no data

The largest minority nationalities where the native language is not English are:

Turkey: 117,736 (3.6%)
Poland: 40,787 (1.24%)
Former Yugoslavia: ~30,000 (0.9%)

The above data comes from the city of Berlin Statistics Office and is accurate as of 31.Dec.2005.

See also:

Americans in Berlin
Brits in Berlin
English-speakers in Berlin
Irish pubs in Berlin
Compare to Expats in Munich and Expats in Frankfurt

External links:

Statistisches Landesamt Berlin

Berlin