Representation Gaps Persist in German Bundestag Composition

Despite demographic shifts, the proportion of MPs with migration backgrounds and women remains significantly below population averages.

Only 12% of Bundestag members have a migration background, compared to nearly 30% of the German population.
The Green Party leads with 20% of its MPs having migration backgrounds, while the AfD has the lowest at just under 6%.
The proportion of women in the Bundestag has dropped to 32%, down from 35% in the previous term, despite women constituting over half of the population.
Structural barriers, such as party list placements often dominated by older, white men, contribute to underrepresentation of diverse groups.
Experts warn that lack of diversity in Parliament undermines democratic representation and limits the range of perspectives in policymaking.