Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Arab World
Arab World: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 1.62 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Arab World, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
In 2025, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Arab World stood at 1.62 million. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.0% on the previous year and up 149.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Arab World peaked at 1.62 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 69,671, in 2003.
Arab World ranks 22nd of 45 groups on this measure, 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 in Arab World, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 85,706 | — |
| 2001 | 87,293 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 75,832 | -13.1% |
| 2003 | 69,671 | -8.1% |
| 2004 | 78,845 | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 97,958 | +24.2% |
| 2006 | 105,984 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 81,956 | -22.7% |
| 2008 | 82,287 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 77,569 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 98,537 | +27.0% |
| 2011 | 117,155 | +18.9% |
| 2012 | 128,349 | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 182,596 | +42.3% |
| 2014 | 313,352 | +71.6% |
| 2015 | 647,939 | +106.8% |
| 2016 | 652,873 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 625,391 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 635,842 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 660,323 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 620,293 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 654,388 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 675,911 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 988,335 | +46.2% |
| 2024 | 1.46 million | +47.5% |
| 2025 | 1.62 million | +11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84,310 | 69,671 | 105,984 | 10 |
| 2010s | 406,236 | 98,537 | 660,323 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.00 million | 620,293 | 1.62 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
- 19 Türkiye 117,576 compare
- 20 Peru 113,900 compare
- 21 El Salvador 108,289 compare
- 22 China 99,716 compare
- 23 Iraq 96,887 compare
- 24 Bangladesh 92,441 compare
- 25 Russian Federation 88,310 compare
More social development data for Arab World
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3.48 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9.09 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0181 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9.09 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0069 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 2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3.48 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of -4.01 % 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 in Arab World?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Arab World was 1.62 million 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 origin recorded in Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 1.62 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was 69,671 in 2003.
- How does Arab World rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Arab World ranks 22nd out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 149.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World 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 origin. 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.