France vs Hong Kong, China: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- France
- Hong Kong, China
How they compare
France currently reports 455 against 415 in Hong Kong, China, a difference of 40.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Hong Kong, China's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was France ahead.
France ranks 129th and Hong Kong, China ranks 131st of 198 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Hong Kong, China in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Hong Kong, China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 55.9 | 25.1 | 30.8 | France |
| 2010s | 102.4 | 78 | 24.4 | France |
| 2020s | 399.67 | 706.83 | 307.17 | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, France or Hong Kong, China?
- France, at 455 against 415 in Hong Kong, China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between France and Hong Kong, China?
- 40, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Hong Kong, China?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do France and Hong Kong, China rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- France ranks 129th and Hong Kong, China ranks 131st 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.