Lesotho vs Naoero: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Lesotho
- Naoero
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 31 against 22 in Naoero, a difference of 9.
That makes Lesotho's figure about 1.4 times Naoero's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 177th and Naoero ranks 180th of 198 countries.
Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Naoero | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 103.5 | 10 | 93.5 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 37.33 | 17.83 | 19.5 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Lesotho or Naoero?
- Lesotho, at 31 against 22 in Naoero as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Lesotho and Naoero?
- 9, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Naoero?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Lesotho and Naoero rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Lesotho ranks 177th and Naoero ranks 180th 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.