Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Indonesia
Indonesia: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum was 4,697 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Indonesia, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
In 2025, asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Indonesia stood at 4,697.
That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and down 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Indonesia peaked at 7,566 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 43, in 2004.
That places Indonesia 68th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 367 | — |
| 2001 | 793 | +116.1% |
| 2002 | 228 | -71.2% |
| 2003 | 56 | -75.4% |
| 2004 | 43 | -23.2% |
| 2005 | 43 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 259 | +502.3% |
| 2007 | 199 | -23.2% |
| 2008 | 346 | +73.9% |
| 2009 | 1,760 | +408.7% |
| 2010 | 2,058 | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 3,226 | +56.8% |
| 2012 | 6,107 | +89.3% |
| 2013 | 7,087 | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 6,904 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 7,566 | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 6,558 | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 4,016 | -38.8% |
| 2018 | 3,196 | -20.4% |
| 2019 | 3,343 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 3,597 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 3,116 | -13.4% |
| 2022 | 2,889 | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 3,793 | +31.3% |
| 2024 | 4,165 | +9.8% |
| 2025 | 4,697 | +12.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 409.4 | 43 | 1,760 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,006 | 2,058 | 7,566 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,710 | 2,889 | 4,697 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More social development data for Indonesia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 7,374 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9,215 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh 3 (2025)
- Democracy lexical 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9,215 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Indonesia?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Indonesia was 4,697 in 2025, according to Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- What is the highest asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,566 in 2015.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 43 in 2004.
- How does Indonesia rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Indonesia ranks 68th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia data come from?
- The figures come from Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as part of Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.