Eritrea vs South Sudan: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Eritrea
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 123,984 against 118,444 in Eritrea, a difference of 5,540.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Eritrea ahead.
Eritrea ranks 18th and South Sudan ranks 16th of 198 countries.
Eritrea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52,950 | 9,754 | 43,196 | Eritrea |
| 2020s | 94,040 | 32,757 | 61,282 | Eritrea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Eritrea or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 123,984 against 118,444 in Eritrea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Eritrea and South Sudan?
- 5,540, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and South Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Eritrea and South Sudan rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Eritrea ranks 18th and South Sudan ranks 16th of 198 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 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.