New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- New Zealand
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 45 against 43 in New Zealand, a difference of 2.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United Arab Emirates has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 171st and United Arab Emirates ranks 169th of 198 countries.
United Arab Emirates has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.44 | 17.44 | 13 | United Arab Emirates |
| 2010s | 12.4 | 107.5 | 95.1 | United Arab Emirates |
| 2020s | 38.5 | 227.5 | 189 | United Arab Emirates |
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 United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates, at 45 against 43 in New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between New Zealand and United Arab Emirates?
- 2, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and United Arab Emirates?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and United Arab Emirates rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- New Zealand ranks 171st and United Arab Emirates ranks 169th 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.