Iceland vs New Caledonia: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Iceland
- New Caledonia
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 5 against 5 in New Caledonia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2005 it was New Caledonia ahead.
Iceland ranks 192nd and New Caledonia ranks 192nd of 198 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and New Caledonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 7 | 7 | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 6 | 1 | 5 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Iceland or New Caledonia?
- Iceland, at 5 against 5 in New Caledonia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Iceland and New Caledonia?
- 0, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and New Caledonia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and New Caledonia rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Iceland ranks 192nd and New Caledonia ranks 192nd 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.