Germany ranks as the fifth best non-English speaking destination for international workers worldwide.

Here are the main points to note:

• Germany maintains its status as Europe's top employment hub and ranks fifth globally for international workers, according to the "Decoding Global Talent 2024" study.
• Individuals from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Pakistan, Hungary, and Ghana are notably drawn to opportunities in Germany.
• The allure of financial advantages and job prospects serves as the primary motivation for Germans contemplating emigration for work.

Germany remains the foremost non-English speaking European country for employment opportunities, although it has slipped to fifth place globally in the recent "Decoding Global Talent 2024" report. Australia has emerged as the top international work destination this year, surpassing previous leaders like the United States and Canada.

The study highlights Germany as particularly appealing to respondents from the following countries:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina (32 percent)
• Turkey (30 percent)
• Pakistan (26 percent)
• Hungary (26 percent)

Additionally, individuals from Pakistan, Hungary, and Ghana also show considerable interest in relocating to Germany, ranking third to fifth in terms of preference.

London, Amsterdam, and Dubai have surpassed German cities in global rankings as preferred work destinations, with London securing the top spot, followed by Amsterdam in second place, and Dubai in third.

Despite this, German cities continue to attract job seekers, with 74 percent of international respondents citing high-quality job opportunities as the primary reason for seeking employment in Germany. Additionally, 61 percent noted the good quality of life as a significant factor contributing to Germany's appeal.

Other factors that make Germany an attractive work destination, according to the report, include security (49 percent), financial stability (48 percent), innovation potential (36 percent), and the quality of the German healthcare system (34 percent).

However, German talent shows less inclination for international mobility compared to the global average. In 2023, only seven percent of study participants from Germany expressed a desire to move abroad, whereas the global willingness for international mobility stands at 23 percent, having increased by two percentage points since 2020.

The primary drivers behind Germans considering emigration for work, as revealed in the Decoding Global Talent 2024 report, are predominantly pragmatic. According to the same source, a significant 68 percent cited financial and economic factors as their main motivation, while 66 percent were motivated by the promise of a better quality of life abroad. Additionally, 64 percent were swayed by specific job opportunities. In contrast, factors such as the desire for a more inclusive society (13 percent), environmental policy considerations (12 percent), and reuniting with family and friends (12 percent) played lesser roles in the decision-making process for those contemplating leaving Germany for work.