South Africa vs Sudan: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- South Africa
- Sudan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 82,358 against 50,147 in Sudan, a difference of 32,211.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Sudan's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 20th and Sudan ranks 23rd of 179 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 125,730 | 5,940 | 119,790 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 320,066 | 12,160 | 307,906 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 115,795 | 34,787 | 81,008 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, South Africa or Sudan?
- South Africa, at 82,358 against 50,147 in Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between South Africa and Sudan?
- 32,211, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sudan?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Sudan rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- South Africa ranks 20th and Sudan ranks 23rd 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.