Central African Republic vs Portugal: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Central African Republic
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 8,595 against 8,454 in Central African Republic, a difference of 141.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 59th and Portugal ranks 57th of 179 countries.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,213 | 10 | 1,203 | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 1,122 | 359.8 | 762.7 | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 8,458 | 2,785 | 5,674 | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Central African Republic or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 8,595 against 8,454 in Central African Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Central African Republic and Portugal?
- 141, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Portugal?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and Portugal rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Central African Republic ranks 59th and Portugal ranks 57th 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.