Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Late-demographic dividend
Late-demographic dividend: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 793,542 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Late-demographic dividend, 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 Late-demographic dividend stood at 793,542.
The figure is down 27.3% on the previous year and up 179.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Late-demographic dividend peaked at 1.09 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 93,967, in 2004.
That places Late-demographic dividend 25th 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 in Late-demographic dividend, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 117,777 | — |
| 2001 | 148,601 | +26.2% |
| 2002 | 132,765 | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 119,758 | -9.8% |
| 2004 | 93,967 | -21.5% |
| 2005 | 102,690 | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 114,022 | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 122,228 | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 136,710 | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 143,637 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 133,922 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 119,353 | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 114,850 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 163,289 | +42.2% |
| 2014 | 207,388 | +27.0% |
| 2015 | 283,528 | +36.7% |
| 2016 | 279,235 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 325,183 | +16.5% |
| 2018 | 358,082 | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 411,786 | +15.0% |
| 2020 | 402,329 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 452,851 | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 616,949 | +36.2% |
| 2023 | 889,068 | +44.1% |
| 2024 | 1.09 million | +22.7% |
| 2025 | 793,542 | -27.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 123,216 | 93,967 | 148,601 | 10 |
| 2010s | 239,662 | 114,850 | 411,786 | 10 |
| 2020s | 707,592 | 402,329 | 1.09 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Late-demographic dividend
- 22 China 99,716 compare
- 23 Iraq 96,887 compare
- 24 Bangladesh 92,441 compare
- 25 Russian Federation 88,310 compare
- 26 Central African Republic 82,600 compare
- 27 Burkina Faso 69,817 compare
- 28 Myanmar 67,824 compare
More social development data for Late-demographic dividend
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0003 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 0.0013 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 789,687 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 789,687 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3.11 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3.11 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of -8.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of -1.74 % 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 Late-demographic dividend?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Late-demographic dividend was 793,542 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 Late-demographic dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 1.09 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Late-demographic dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 93,967 in 2004.
- How does Late-demographic dividend rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Late-demographic dividend ranks 25th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Late-demographic dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Late-demographic dividend 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.