Mexicans in Germany
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 12,520 (2012 Census) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Berlin, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg | |
| Languages | |
| Spanish, German | |
| Religion | |
| Roman Catholicism and Protestantism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| White Mexicans, Amerindian Mexicans, mestizo Mexicans |
Mexicans in Germany refers to the Mexican population in Germany and their German-born descendants. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, the Mexican population is concentrated mostly in the federal states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, both in southern Germany and Berlin. Substantial populations also exist in Lower Saxony and Rhineland in northwestern Germany, which is the fourth largest community of Mexicans abroad; and the second in Europe after Spain.
There are currently 16 registered Mexican-German companies. Among the main activities include the realization of socio-cultural, some in coordination with embassy events, which highlight the history, lifestyle and traditions of Mexican culture and arousing interest in German public for Mexico. Mexican associations are staunch allies in case of emergency actions as natural meteors that happen in Mexico, and one of them, the Mexican-German Society AC (Deutsch-Gesellschaft eV Mexikanische), which brings together a select group of industrialists and businessmen Germans, supports various infrastructure projects, education and indigenous communities.
History
The first Mexicans who arrived in what is known as years later Germany were among exiled government supporters of Porfirio Díaz, for the revolutionary movement reached the port of Bremerhaven in 1911; but had to migrate to other countries war events of World War II. After the unification of Germany, an exodus of Mexican intellectuals and students arrived, which took the educational and labor supply. Most of the Latin American presence in the country are in descending order: Brazilian, Colombian, Chilean and Mexican immigrants.
The Mexican migrant population in Germany compose mainly young people between 20 and 35 years of both sexes have high educational levels. Unlike emigration to the United States are mainly distributed in large metropolitan cities, their jobs vary from 1-4 year tenure, many Mexicans are part of the bodies of work and research laboratories, universities and industrial workshops. Some women find work in the care of children and elderly are the other main sector marital bonds that have recently emerged between people from Germany and Mexico, which have been increasing the generation of German children with a parent in Latin America.
Other factors
Due to the insecurity in Mexico, and the damage, kidnapping and extortion, many affluent Mexicans and upper middle class are emigrating countries like Germany, Switzerland and Belgium, being countries that offer greater security to their citizens.
Another factor is the migration of the LGBT population of Mexico has decided to choose mainly Germany as a destination and for residence opportunities. Cities like Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Hamburg are the main destinations. The difficulty in Mexico of regarding the acceptance of sexual preferences has pushed many Mexican citizens (mostly males) of the upper middle and upper class to German cities where there is more tolerance of homosexuality, while allowing them to get a job without being discriminated or to be able to form one class couples legally constituted and recognized by the state.[1]
Statistics
| Year of census | Mexican residents |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 8.848[2] |
| 2010 | 9.225 ▲ |
| 2012 | 12.520 ▲ |
References
See also
- German Mexican
- Germany-Mexico relations
- Immigration to Germany
External links
- Mexican Community in Germany
- Mexican Community in Germany
- Mexican Community in Germany (Wolfsburg)
- Mexican Community in Germany (Baviera)
- Asociación Círculo Mexicano-Hispano-Alemán Wolfsburg
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