Argentina vs Panama: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Argentina
- Panama
How they compare
Panama currently reports 4,129 against 3,941 in Argentina, a difference of 188.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 75th and Panama ranks 73rd of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 1 and Panama in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Panama | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,070 | 314 | 756.4 | Argentina |
| 2010s | 2,893 | 4,958 | 2,065 | Panama |
| 2020s | 7,856 | 8,948 | 1,092 | Panama |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Argentina or Panama?
- Panama, at 4,129 against 3,941 in Argentina as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Argentina and Panama?
- 188, with Panama ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Panama?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Argentina and Panama rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Argentina ranks 75th and Panama ranks 73rd of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Asylum-seekers are individuals who have sought international protection and whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. This includes those who are in various stages of the asylum process, such as initial application, appeal, or awaiting final decision. In specific contexts, asylum-seekers may also include those who are seeking protection under complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection, but whose claims are still under consideration.