New Zealand vs Oman: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- New Zealand
- Oman
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 43 against 42 in Oman, a difference of 1.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Oman ahead.
New Zealand ranks 171st and Oman ranks 173rd of 198 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 1 and Oman in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.44 | 2.22 | 2.22 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 12.4 | 16.4 | 4 | Oman |
| 2020s | 38.5 | 75.83 | 37.33 | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, New Zealand or Oman?
- New Zealand, at 43 against 42 in Oman as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between New Zealand and Oman?
- 1, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Oman?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Oman rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- New Zealand ranks 171st and Oman ranks 173rd 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.