France vs South Africa: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- France
- South Africa
How they compare
France currently reports 85,227 against 82,358 in South Africa, a difference of 2,869.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was France ahead.
France ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 20th of 179 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37,107 | 138,017 | 100,911 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 63,534 | 320,066 | 256,532 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 87,052 | 115,795 | 28,742 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, France or South Africa?
- France, at 85,227 against 82,358 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between France and South Africa?
- 2,869, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do France and South Africa rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- France ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 20th 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.