Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Philippines
Philippines: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 6,088 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Philippines, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Philippines is 6,088, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.7% on the previous year and up 222.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Philippines peaked at 8,081 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 355, in 2011.
Philippines ranks 79th of 198 countries 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,848 | — |
| 2001 | 1,838 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 2,019 | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 1,832 | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 980 | -46.5% |
| 2005 | 862 | -12.0% |
| 2006 | 791 | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 752 | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 904 | +20.2% |
| 2009 | 790 | -12.6% |
| 2010 | 651 | -17.6% |
| 2011 | 355 | -45.5% |
| 2012 | 377 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 876 | +132.4% |
| 2014 | 1,117 | +27.5% |
| 2015 | 1,886 | +68.8% |
| 2016 | 3,119 | +65.4% |
| 2017 | 8,081 | +159.1% |
| 2018 | 3,804 | -52.9% |
| 2019 | 4,732 | +24.4% |
| 2020 | 4,989 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 5,525 | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 5,492 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 4,670 | -15.0% |
| 2024 | 6,742 | +44.4% |
| 2025 | 6,088 | -9.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,262 | 752 | 2,019 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,500 | 355 | 8,081 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,584 | 4,670 | 6,742 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 807 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh 3 (2025)
- Democracy lexical 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Philippines?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Philippines was 6,088 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 8,081 in 2017.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 355 in 2011.
- How does Philippines rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Philippines ranks 79th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 222.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.