United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs Uruguay: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Uruguay
How they compare
Uruguay currently reports 540 against 495 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 45.
That makes Uruguay's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Uruguay ahead.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 126th and Uruguay ranks 124th of 198 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Uruguay in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53.4 | 191.3 | 137.9 | Uruguay |
| 2010s | 104.9 | 104 | 0.9 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 411.5 | 668 | 256.5 | Uruguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or Uruguay?
- Uruguay, at 540 against 495 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Uruguay?
- 45, with Uruguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Uruguay?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Uruguay rank globally for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 126th and Uruguay ranks 124th 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.