Muslim Life in Germany - Deutsche Islam Konferenz

Concise profiles of the migrant group 303
tificate. The majority of households dispose of earned income
of their own and dependency on transfer payments is comparatively
low. There are great gender-specific differences with regard
to participation in employment and training. Even women
with a higher standard of education are not gainfully employed.
With regard to social integration there is a relatively high level
of contact and openness to people of German origin.
6.8 Muslims from other parts of Africa
Muslims from other parts of Africa are an extremely small
and very heterogeneous group. The group comprises a total of
between 52,000 and 72,000 people who come from 14 different
countries. They make up just under 2 per cent of all Muslims
living in Germany. The majority of African Muslims are Sunnis;
however, a significant proportion (17 per cent) belongs to a denomination
that is not further specified.
A disproportionately high number of Muslims from other
parts of Africa are male and emigrated from abroad themselves.
The average age and the average length of time in Germany is
relatively low compared with other groups. The most frequent
reasons cited for migrating are seeking refuge or fleeing persecution
in another country. The proportion of Muslims from
other parts of Africa with German nationality stands at 37 per
cent – somewhat lower than for Muslims as a whole.
In line with the high proportion of people who entered
Germany as adults, the proportion of African Muslims who attended
school in their country of origin is also extremely high.
The rate of employment is average. With regard to gainful employment,
it is striking that most people in this group are whitecollar
workers. Wages and salaries are a source of income for
three quarters of the households.