Rwanda vs Yemen: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Rwanda
- Yemen
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 15,251 against 14,642 in Yemen, a difference of 609.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Rwanda ahead.
Rwanda ranks 46th and Yemen ranks 49th of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Rwanda averaged higher in 1 and Yemen in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,086 | 1,230 | 856.1 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 469.2 | 7,993 | 7,524 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 7,240 | 13,418 | 6,178 | Yemen |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Rwanda or Yemen?
- Rwanda, at 15,251 against 14,642 in Yemen as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Rwanda and Yemen?
- 609, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Yemen?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Rwanda and Yemen rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Rwanda ranks 46th and Yemen ranks 49th 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.