IDA only vs Israel: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- IDA only
- Israel
How they compare
IDA only currently reports 578,860 against 29,682 in Israel, a difference of 549,178.
That makes IDA only's figure about 19.5 times Israel's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, IDA only has been ahead every year.
IDA only ranks 30th and Israel ranks 32nd of 47 groups.
IDA only has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA only | Israel | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62,703 | 1,848 | 60,855 | IDA only |
| 2010s | 152,504 | 16,472 | 136,031 | IDA only |
| 2020s | 358,684 | 27,677 | 331,008 | IDA only |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, IDA only or Israel?
- IDA only, at 578,860 against 29,682 in Israel as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between IDA only and Israel?
- 549,178, with IDA only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and Israel?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do IDA only and Israel rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- IDA only ranks 30th and Israel ranks 32nd 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.