Lao People's Democratic Republic vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 495 against 466 in Lao People's Democratic Republic, a difference of 29.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Lao People's Democratic Republic's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Lao People's Democratic Republic ahead.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 128th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 126th of 198 countries.
Lao People's Democratic Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lao People's Democratic Republic | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 418.1 | 53.4 | 364.7 | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| 2010s | 149.5 | 104.9 | 44.6 | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| 2020s | 533.17 | 411.5 | 121.67 | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Lao People's Democratic Republic or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 495 against 466 in Lao People's Democratic Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Lao People's Democratic Republic and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 29, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lao People's Democratic Republic and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Lao People's Democratic Republic and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 128th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 126th 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.