Moving to Germany from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tajikistan to Germany? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tajikistan to Germany, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Berlin averages 56°F vs 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Tajikistan to Germany.

Moved in 2023
1,674 ↓ 48% vs 2022

people moved from Tajikistan to Germany · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Germany?

Top countries of origin for Germany's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Germany compared to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
DE
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
DE
3.3

Germany performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
DE
$8,826
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
DE
45.2

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
DE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
DE
6.9t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Germany leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
0.1
DE
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
DE
35.4%

Germany performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
DE
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
DE
$61,900

Germany generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
DE
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
DE
3.2

Germany generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan leads in education spending.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Berlin
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 64°/47°F (18°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 72°/55°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Dushanbe Berlin
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan and Germany. To live, work, or study long-term in Germany, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Germany's immigration authority.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Germany

Visa Required
Tajikistan passport holders need a visa to enter Germany.
Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Germany passport holders can enter Tajikistan without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Germany?

Connectivity is usually fine (Germany: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Germany offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Germany safe for expats?

Germany performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Germany compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What's the weather like in Germany compared to Tajikistan?

The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Germany?

The official language in Germany is German. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ DE
Population 9,119,347 84,316,622
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Tajik German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +49
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112