South Asia vs Switzerland: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- South Asia
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 17,039 against 15,715 in South Asia, a difference of 1,324.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times South Asia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Asia ranks 45th and Switzerland ranks 45th of 47 groups.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Asia averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,295 | 19,611 | 17,316 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 7,871 | 20,751 | 12,880 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 13,898 | 13,582 | 316 | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, South Asia or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 17,039 against 15,715 in South Asia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between South Asia and Switzerland?
- 1,324, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Switzerland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do South Asia and Switzerland rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- South Asia ranks 45th 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.