Muslim Women and Black Individuals Face Increasing Discrimination in Germany, Study Reveals

A comprehensive national study released on Thursday indicates that Muslim women and Black individuals are experiencing a rise in racial discrimination in Germany, Anadolu Agency reported. The 2025 National Discrimination and Racism Monitor (NaDiRa) report found that 54% of respondents who faced discrimination due to their skin color or religion encountered biased treatment at least once a month.

The findings revealed that Muslim women (61%), Black women (63%), and Black men (62%) report the highest rates of subtle discrimination. Among Black individuals, skin color was identified as the primary factor in up to 84% of discriminatory incidents, while for Muslim respondents, religious bias was the main factor in up to 51% of cases.

Public spaces were highlighted as significant areas for discrimination, with 42% of Black men and 38% of Muslim women reporting regular negative encounters. Government offices also posed challenges, as 37% of Muslim women indicated experiencing unfair treatment from institutional authorities.

Additionally, police discrimination emerged as a notable concern, with 19% of Muslim men and 18% of Black men reporting negative interactions with law enforcement.

As a signatory to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), Germany is obligated to protect those affected from discrimination and to implement measures ensuring equal rights.