Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate was -71.7 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded -71.7 % change on previous year for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 921.7% on the previous year and down 239.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 262.5 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -77.27 % change on previous year, in 2004.
That places United Arab Emirates 186th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 262.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 24.14 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 2003 | -38.89 % change on previous year | -261.1% |
| 2004 | -77.27 % change on previous year | +98.7% |
| 2005 | 200 % change on previous year | -358.8% |
| 2006 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | -20 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 175 % change on previous year | -975.0% |
| 2010 | 9.09 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2011 | -75 % change on previous year | -925.0% |
| 2012 | 116.67 % change on previous year | -255.6% |
| 2013 | 215.38 % change on previous year | +84.6% |
| 2014 | 65.85 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 2015 | 51.47 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 2016 | 55.34 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 29.38 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2018 | 31.4 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2019 | -33.46 % change on previous year | -206.5% |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 18.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 176.28 % change on previous year | +838.4% |
| 2023 | -71.21 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 2024 | -7.02 % change on previous year | -90.1% |
| 2025 | -71.7 % change on previous year | +921.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.68 % change on previous year | -77.27 % change on previous year | 262.5 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 46.61 % change on previous year | -75 % change on previous year | 215.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.52 % change on previous year | -71.7 % change on previous year | 176.28 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 183 Italy -69.04 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Bahamas -70.85 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Cape Verde -70.96 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Saudi Arabia -74.98 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Cyprus -80.77 % change on previous year compare
- 189 Montenegro -84.4 % change on previous year compare
More social development data for United Arab Emirates
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,377 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 252 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (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 252 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0001 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was -71.7 % 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 262.5 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -77.27 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 186th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 239.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.