Nigeria vs Other small states: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Nigeria
- Other small states
How they compare
Other small states currently reports 39,607 against 18,192 in Nigeria, a difference of 21,415.
That makes Other small states's figure about 2.2 times Nigeria's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Other small states has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 43rd and Other small states ranks 42nd of 179 countries.
Other small states has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Other small states | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 721 | 9,081 | 8,360 | Other small states |
| 2010s | 1,750 | 13,159 | 11,408 | Other small states |
| 2020s | 14,862 | 42,818 | 27,956 | Other small states |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Nigeria or Other small states?
- Other small states, at 39,607 against 18,192 in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Nigeria and Other small states?
- 21,415, with Other small states ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Other small states?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do Nigeria and Other small states rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Nigeria ranks 43rd and Other small states ranks 42nd 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.