Africa Western and Central vs Pakistan: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Pakistan
How they compare
Africa Western and Central currently reports 518,872 against 65,065 in Pakistan, a difference of 453,807.
That makes Africa Western and Central's figure about 8.0 times Pakistan's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Africa Western and Central has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 28th and Pakistan ranks 30th of 47 groups.
Africa Western and Central has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50,887 | 10,201 | 40,686 | Africa Western and Central |
| 2010s | 170,546 | 49,946 | 120,600 | Africa Western and Central |
| 2020s | 398,576 | 66,222 | 332,354 | Africa Western and Central |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Africa Western and Central or Pakistan?
- Africa Western and Central, at 518,872 against 65,065 in Pakistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Africa Western and Central and Pakistan?
- 453,807, with Africa Western and Central ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Pakistan?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Pakistan rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 28th and Pakistan ranks 30th 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 origin. 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.