India vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- India
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) currently reports 15,715 against 15,075 in India, a difference of 640.
Across all 26 years both countries report, South Asia (IDA & IBRD) has been ahead every year.
India ranks 47th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 45th of 179 countries.
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,418 | 2,295 | 876.6 | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2010s | 6,986 | 7,871 | 885.5 | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2020s | 13,437 | 13,898 | 461 | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, India or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD), at 15,715 against 15,075 in India as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between India and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 640, with South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do India and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- India ranks 47th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 45th 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.