Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Nigeria: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 56,176 against 49,263 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 6,913.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.1 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 34th and Nigeria ranks 33rd of 198 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 2 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,066 | 9,533 | 3,533 | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 51,537 | 49,514 | 2,022 | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2020s | 64,967 | 75,343 | 10,375 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 56,176 against 49,263 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Nigeria?
- 6,913, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Nigeria?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Nigeria rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 34th and Nigeria ranks 33rd 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.