Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in High income
High income: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 144,013 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in High income, 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 High income stood at 144,013.
That represents a change of down 27.0% on the previous year and up 304.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in High income peaked at 197,162 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 20,247, in 2010.
High income ranks 39th of 45 groups on this measure, 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 in High income, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,100 | — |
| 2001 | 29,910 | +41.8% |
| 2002 | 37,602 | +25.7% |
| 2003 | 35,548 | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 21,901 | -38.4% |
| 2005 | 21,543 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 25,928 | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 23,088 | -11.0% |
| 2008 | 22,881 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 24,240 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 20,247 | -16.5% |
| 2011 | 23,788 | +17.5% |
| 2012 | 24,945 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 34,260 | +37.3% |
| 2014 | 29,773 | -13.1% |
| 2015 | 35,647 | +19.7% |
| 2016 | 47,532 | +33.3% |
| 2017 | 56,346 | +18.5% |
| 2018 | 62,790 | +11.4% |
| 2019 | 69,825 | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 66,444 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 74,995 | +12.9% |
| 2022 | 109,686 | +46.3% |
| 2023 | 170,523 | +55.5% |
| 2024 | 197,162 | +15.6% |
| 2025 | 144,013 | -27.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,374 | 21,100 | 37,602 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,515 | 20,247 | 69,825 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127,137 | 66,444 | 197,162 | 6 |
Countries ranked near High income
More social development data for High income
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9.68 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 149,559 (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 149,559 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0068 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 2.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9.68 million (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 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in High income?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in High income was 144,013 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 High income?
- The highest recorded value was 197,162 in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in High income?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,247 in 2010.
- How does High income rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- High income ranks 39th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in High income?
- Over the last ten years it is up 304.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this High income 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.