Other small states vs Ukraine: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- Other small states
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 26,583 against 4,885 in Other small states, a difference of 21,698.
That makes Ukraine's figure about 5.4 times Other small states's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ukraine ahead.
Other small states ranks 45th and Ukraine ranks 41st of 47 groups.
Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Other small states | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,279 | 3,129 | 1,850 | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 2,746 | 17,483 | 14,737 | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 5,761 | 30,068 | 24,307 | Ukraine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, Other small states or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 26,583 against 4,885 in Other small states as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between Other small states and Ukraine?
- 21,698, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Other small states and Ukraine?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Other small states and Ukraine rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Other small states ranks 45th and Ukraine ranks 41st 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.