Norway vs United Arab Emirates: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Norway
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Norway currently reports 6,280 against 6,257 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 23.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Norway ahead.
Norway ranks 65th and United Arab Emirates ranks 66th of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 2 and United Arab Emirates in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11,195 | 60 | 11,135 | Norway |
| 2010s | 8,582 | 1,718 | 6,864 | Norway |
| 2020s | 3,804 | 6,850 | 3,046 | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Norway or United Arab Emirates?
- Norway, at 6,280 against 6,257 in United Arab Emirates as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Norway and United Arab Emirates?
- 23, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and United Arab Emirates?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2025.
- How do Norway and United Arab Emirates rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Norway ranks 65th and United Arab Emirates ranks 66th 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.