Other small states vs Switzerland: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Other small states
- Switzerland
How they compare
Other small states currently reports 39,607 against 17,039 in Switzerland, a difference of 22,568.
That makes Other small states's figure about 2.3 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Switzerland ahead.
Other small states ranks 42nd and Switzerland ranks 45th of 47 groups.
Across the 3 decades both report, Other small states averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Other small states | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,265 | 19,611 | 11,346 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 13,159 | 20,751 | 7,592 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 42,818 | 13,582 | 29,236 | 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, Other small states or Switzerland?
- Other small states, at 39,607 against 17,039 in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Other small states and Switzerland?
- 22,568, with Other small states ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Other small states and Switzerland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Other small states and Switzerland rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Other small states ranks 42nd and Switzerland ranks 45th of 47 groups.
- 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.