Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Small states
Small states: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 16,533 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Small states, 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 Small states stood at 16,533.
That represents a change of down 29.9% on the previous year and up 171.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Small states peaked at 23,588 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,761, in 2000.
That places Small states 40th out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it 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 Small states, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,761 | — |
| 2001 | 3,664 | +32.7% |
| 2002 | 5,485 | +49.7% |
| 2003 | 4,392 | -19.9% |
| 2004 | 3,219 | -26.7% |
| 2005 | 3,783 | +17.5% |
| 2006 | 3,246 | -14.2% |
| 2007 | 3,628 | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 3,562 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 4,388 | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 4,114 | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 4,204 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 2,910 | -30.8% |
| 2013 | 3,339 | +14.7% |
| 2014 | 4,185 | +25.3% |
| 2015 | 6,080 | +45.3% |
| 2016 | 5,138 | -15.5% |
| 2017 | 6,157 | +19.8% |
| 2018 | 6,917 | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 9,815 | +41.9% |
| 2020 | 12,530 | +27.7% |
| 2021 | 12,885 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 15,643 | +21.4% |
| 2023 | 18,657 | +19.3% |
| 2024 | 23,588 | +26.4% |
| 2025 | 16,533 | -29.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,813 | 2,761 | 5,485 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,286 | 2,910 | 9,815 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,639 | 12,530 | 23,588 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Small states
More social development data for Small states
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 147,210 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 17,762 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0009 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 17,762 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0072 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 -2.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 147,210 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 4.14 % 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 Small states?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Small states was 16,533 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 Small states?
- The highest recorded value was 23,588 in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Small states?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,761 in 2000.
- How does Small states rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Small states ranks 40th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Small states?
- Over the last ten years it is up 171.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Small states 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.