Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Armenia
Armenia: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 14,216 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Armenia, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
Armenia recorded 14,216 for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2025.
That represents a change of down 30.5% on the previous year and up 67.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Armenia peaked at 20,459 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,652, in 2011.
That places Armenia 57th out of 198 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 origin in Armenia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5,228 | — |
| 2001 | 6,087 | +16.4% |
| 2002 | 5,667 | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 4,965 | -12.4% |
| 2004 | 4,044 | -18.5% |
| 2005 | 4,339 | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 5,401 | +24.5% |
| 2007 | 3,985 | -26.2% |
| 2008 | 3,764 | -5.5% |
| 2009 | 4,085 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 2,947 | -27.9% |
| 2011 | 2,652 | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 2,888 | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 5,363 | +85.7% |
| 2014 | 6,287 | +17.2% |
| 2015 | 8,491 | +35.1% |
| 2016 | 13,092 | +54.2% |
| 2017 | 14,907 | +13.9% |
| 2018 | 13,697 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 11,097 | -19.0% |
| 2020 | 8,850 | -20.2% |
| 2021 | 9,291 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 13,474 | +45.0% |
| 2023 | 18,378 | +36.4% |
| 2024 | 20,459 | +11.3% |
| 2025 | 14,216 | -30.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,756 | 3,764 | 6,087 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,142 | 2,652 | 14,907 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,111 | 8,850 | 20,459 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Armenia
More social development data for Armenia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 123,087 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 15,578 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh 4 (2025)
- Democracy lexical 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.005 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 15,578 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0399 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 origin in Armenia?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Armenia was 14,216 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 Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 20,459 in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,652 in 2011.
- How does Armenia rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Armenia ranks 57th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia 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.