Micronesia (country) vs Tuvalu: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Micronesia (country)
- Tuvalu
How they compare
Tuvalu currently reports 10 against 5 in Micronesia (country), a difference of 5.
That makes Tuvalu's figure about 2.0 times Micronesia (country)'s.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Micronesia (country) ahead.
Micronesia (country) ranks 192nd and Tuvalu ranks 189th of 198 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Micronesia (country) averaged higher in 1 and Tuvalu in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia (country) | Tuvalu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 | Micronesia (country) |
| 2020s | 5 | 10.5 | 5.5 | Tuvalu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Micronesia (country) or Tuvalu?
- Tuvalu, at 10 against 5 in Micronesia (country) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Micronesia (country) and Tuvalu?
- 5, with Tuvalu ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia (country) and Tuvalu?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do Micronesia (country) and Tuvalu rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Micronesia (country) ranks 192nd and Tuvalu ranks 189th 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.