Tanzania, United Republic of vs Uganda: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum over time
- Tanzania, United Republic of
- Uganda
How they compare
Tanzania, United Republic of currently reports 43,262 against 35,249 in Uganda, a difference of 8,013.
That makes Tanzania, United Republic of's figure about 1.2 times Uganda's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Tanzania, United Republic of ahead.
Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 26th and Uganda ranks 28th of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Tanzania, United Republic of averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Tanzania, United Republic of | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,532 | 4,036 | 495.5 | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 2010s | 12,784 | 30,120 | 17,336 | Uganda |
| 2020s | 34,988 | 35,134 | 145 | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, Tanzania, United Republic of or Uganda?
- Tanzania, United Republic of, at 43,262 against 35,249 in Uganda as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum between Tanzania, United Republic of and Uganda?
- 8,013, with Tanzania, United Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Tanzania, United Republic of and Uganda?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Tanzania, United Republic of and Uganda rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 26th and Uganda ranks 28th 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.