European Union vs Sudan: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- European Union
- Sudan
How they compare
European Union currently reports 1.13 million against 50,147 in Sudan, a difference of 1.08 million.
That makes European Union's figure about 22.4 times Sudan's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, European Union has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 20th and Sudan ranks 23rd of 47 groups.
European Union has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 264,831 | 5,940 | 258,891 | European Union |
| 2010s | 628,990 | 12,160 | 616,830 | European Union |
| 2020s | 921,984 | 34,787 | 887,197 | European Union |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, European Union or Sudan?
- European Union, at 1.13 million against 50,147 in Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between European Union and Sudan?
- 1.08 million, with European Union ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Sudan?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do European Union and Sudan rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- European Union ranks 20th and Sudan ranks 23rd of 47 groups.
- 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.