North America vs Rwanda: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- North America
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 20,214 against 4,095 in North America, a difference of 16,119.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 4.9 times North America's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
North America ranks 47th and Rwanda ranks 50th of 47 groups.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North America | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 625.1 | 12,083 | 11,458 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 1,155 | 11,326 | 10,171 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 2,688 | 19,640 | 16,951 | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, North America or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 20,214 against 4,095 in North America as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between North America and Rwanda?
- 16,119, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North America and Rwanda?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do North America and Rwanda rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- North America ranks 47th and Rwanda ranks 50th of 47 groups.
- 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.