According to various sources, Armenians settled in Germany in the 14th and 15th centuries, but communities began to form in the late 19th century. The number of Armenians has increased since the aftermath of the Armenian Genocide, World War II, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. As a result, the population of Armenians grew to its current size of about 50,000-60,000.  

The largest Armenian-populated community is located in Cologne. Berlin and Frankfurt have a large number of Armenians as well, however, there are Armenians living in almost all major cities across the country.

Dozens of Armenian organizations operate in the country, including churches, Sunday schools, and media outlets.

In 1991, the German Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church was founded in Cologne, where the prelacy is located. Under its backing, there are 14 church communities, mostly in major cities. There are Armenian churches in Cologne (St. Sahak-Mesrop), Halle (St. Harutyun Church), and Göppingen (Holy Cross). In other cities, church services are held mainly in German churches.

There is also a small community of Armenian Evangelicals in Germany.

Armenians are active in Germany within the fields of education, science, commerce, and healthcare.

In Germany, Armenians are considered a religious minority.

On April 23, 2015, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany described the Armenian Genocide as "Armenian Massacres." On June 2, 2016, the German Bundestag passed a resolution recognizing and condemning the Armenian Genocide.