Netherlands vs Sweden: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Netherlands
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 195 against 179 in Netherlands, a difference of 16.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times Netherlands's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Netherlands ahead.
Netherlands ranks 146th and Sweden ranks 145th of 198 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.1 | 11.7 | 54.4 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 51 | 22.1 | 28.9 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 158.67 | 137.5 | 21.17 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Netherlands or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 195 against 179 in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Netherlands and Sweden?
- 16, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Netherlands ranks 146th and Sweden ranks 145th 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.