Sweden vs Syrian Arab Republic: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Sweden
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 4,661 against 4,144 in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 517.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times Syrian Arab Republic's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Sweden ranks 69th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 72nd of 179 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sweden | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22,868 | 2,366 | 20,502 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 50,154 | 7,822 | 42,332 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 11,408 | 6,141 | 5,267 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Sweden or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Sweden, at 4,661 against 4,144 in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Sweden and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 517, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Sweden and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Sweden ranks 69th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 72nd 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.