Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate was -8.65 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central is -8.65 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 131.8% on the previous year and down 138.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central peaked at 53.47 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -21.04 % change on previous year, in 2006.
That places Africa Western and Central 13th out of 45 groups 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 origin, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 32.2 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 24.55 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 2003 | 12.46 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 2004 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 2005 | 9.67 % change on previous year | +81.2% |
| 2006 | -21.04 % change on previous year | -317.7% |
| 2007 | -13.5 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 2008 | -7.63 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2009 | -12.85 % change on previous year | +68.4% |
| 2010 | 7.98 % change on previous year | -162.1% |
| 2011 | 34.7 % change on previous year | +334.7% |
| 2012 | 23.18 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 2013 | 39.06 % change on previous year | +68.5% |
| 2014 | 51.93 % change on previous year | +33.0% |
| 2015 | 22.72 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 2016 | 24.26 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 44.91 % change on previous year | +85.1% |
| 2018 | -12.34 % change on previous year | -127.5% |
| 2019 | 4.92 % change on previous year | -139.9% |
| 2020 | -6.07 % change on previous year | -223.2% |
| 2021 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -172.3% |
| 2022 | 0.4118 % change on previous year | -90.6% |
| 2023 | 53.47 % change on previous year | +12884.5% |
| 2024 | 27.23 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 2025 | -8.65 % change on previous year | -131.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.24 % change on previous year | -21.04 % change on previous year | 32.2 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 24.13 % change on previous year | -12.34 % change on previous year | 51.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.8 % change on previous year | -8.65 % change on previous year | 53.47 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 10 United States of America 56.87 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Sudan 37.77 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Dominican Republic 31.36 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Mali 27.98 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Papua New Guinea 24.95 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Madagascar 22.71 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Naoero 22.22 % change on previous year compare
More social development data for Africa Western and Central
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2.47 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2.47 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0063 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0046 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3.36 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3.36 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 24.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 21.98 % change on previous year (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 origin, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central was -8.65 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 53.47 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.04 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 13th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is down 138.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.