Iceland vs Republic of Moldova: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Iceland
- Republic of Moldova
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 660 against 594 in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 66.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Moldova's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Republic of Moldova ahead.
Iceland ranks 106th and Republic of Moldova ranks 108th of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 2 and Republic of Moldova in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Republic of Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.1 | 101.3 | 91.2 | Republic of Moldova |
| 2010s | 225.7 | 77.8 | 147.9 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 1,010 | 964.83 | 45 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Iceland or Republic of Moldova?
- Iceland, at 660 against 594 in Republic of Moldova as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Iceland and Republic of Moldova?
- 66, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Republic of Moldova?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Iceland and Republic of Moldova rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Iceland ranks 106th and Republic of Moldova ranks 108th 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.