New Zealand vs Sweden: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- New Zealand
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 4,661 against 4,584 in New Zealand, a difference of 77.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 70th and Sweden ranks 69th of 179 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 836.5 | 22,868 | 22,032 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 296.9 | 50,154 | 49,857 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 1,993 | 11,408 | 9,415 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, New Zealand or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 4,661 against 4,584 in New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between New Zealand and Sweden?
- 77, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Sweden?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Sweden rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- New Zealand ranks 70th and Sweden ranks 69th 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.