Madagascar vs Saudi Arabia: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Madagascar
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 385 against 362 in Madagascar, a difference of 23.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times Madagascar's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Madagascar ranks 137th and Saudi Arabia ranks 135th of 198 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.1 | 68.8 | 51.7 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 109.1 | 653.2 | 544.1 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 368.5 | 1,482 | 1,113 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Madagascar or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 385 against 362 in Madagascar as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Madagascar and Saudi Arabia?
- 23, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Saudi Arabia?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Madagascar and Saudi Arabia rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Madagascar ranks 137th and Saudi Arabia ranks 135th 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.