Gambia vs Iceland: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Gambia
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 660 against 509 in Gambia, a difference of 151.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.3 times Gambia's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Gambia ahead.
Gambia ranks 109th and Iceland ranks 106th of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 1 and Iceland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 231.4 | 10.1 | 221.3 | Gambia |
| 2010s | 65.9 | 225.7 | 159.8 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 335.67 | 1,010 | 674.17 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Gambia or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 660 against 509 in Gambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Gambia and Iceland?
- 151, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Iceland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Gambia and Iceland rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Gambia ranks 109th and Iceland ranks 106th 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.