Ethiopia vs Syrian Arab Republic: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Ethiopia
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Syrian Arab Republic currently reports 154,355 against 148,616 in Ethiopia, a difference of 5,739.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ethiopia ahead.
Ethiopia ranks 14th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 13th of 198 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ethiopia averaged higher in 1 and Syrian Arab Republic in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,231 | 5,205 | 15,026 | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 79,801 | 100,626 | 20,825 | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2020s | 138,638 | 151,350 | 12,712 | Syrian Arab Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Ethiopia or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Syrian Arab Republic, at 154,355 against 148,616 in Ethiopia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Ethiopia and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 5,739, with Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Ethiopia and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Ethiopia ranks 14th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 13th 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.