Liberia vs Russian Federation: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Liberia
- Russian Federation
How they compare
Russian Federation currently reports 976 against 725 in Liberia, a difference of 251.
That makes Russian Federation's figure about 1.3 times Liberia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Russian Federation ahead.
Liberia ranks 104th and Russian Federation ranks 102nd of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Liberia averaged higher in 1 and Russian Federation in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | Russian Federation | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91.25 | 1,041 | 950.12 | Russian Federation |
| 2010s | 82.8 | 1,753 | 1,670 | Russian Federation |
| 2020s | 3,890 | 938.83 | 2,951 | Liberia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Liberia or Russian Federation?
- Russian Federation, at 976 against 725 in Liberia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Liberia and Russian Federation?
- 251, with Russian Federation ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and Russian Federation?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do Liberia and Russian Federation rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Liberia ranks 104th and Russian Federation ranks 102nd 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.