Iran, Islamic Republic of vs South Asia: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- South Asia
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 321,786 against 49,263 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 272,523.
That makes South Asia's figure about 6.5 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 34th and South Asia ranks 32nd of 198 countries.
South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,066 | 22,592 | 9,526 | South Asia |
| 2010s | 51,537 | 78,472 | 26,936 | South Asia |
| 2020s | 64,967 | 243,211 | 178,244 | South Asia |
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 South Asia?
- South Asia, at 321,786 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 South Asia?
- 272,523, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Asia?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Asia rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 34th and South Asia ranks 32nd 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.