According to the most recent available figures from Germany's statistics office, around 1,264,000 foreign citizens chose to leave Germany in 2024. There are no official statistics on exactly how many foreign skilled workers leave each year, evidence suggests they are likely overrepresented in these figures. READ ALSO: Germany's skilled labour shortage intensifies across industriesWhy do foreign skilled workers leave Germany? The study revealed that social factors, rather than purely economic ones, are the primary drivers for skilled workers leaving Germany. What would make foreign skilled workers return to Germany?