Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 6,418 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Tajikistan, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
Tajikistan recorded 6,418 for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2025.
The figure is down 19.2% on the previous year and up 342.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Tajikistan peaked at 7,945 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 93, in 2007.
That places Tajikistan 76th 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 Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 635 | — |
| 2001 | 394 | -38.0% |
| 2002 | 217 | -44.9% |
| 2003 | 200 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 157 | -21.5% |
| 2005 | 152 | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 119 | -21.7% |
| 2007 | 93 | -21.8% |
| 2008 | 140 | +50.5% |
| 2009 | 260 | +85.7% |
| 2010 | 324 | +24.6% |
| 2011 | 371 | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 445 | +19.9% |
| 2013 | 604 | +35.7% |
| 2014 | 838 | +38.7% |
| 2015 | 1,451 | +73.2% |
| 2016 | 3,198 | +120.4% |
| 2017 | 3,617 | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 3,192 | -11.8% |
| 2019 | 2,661 | -16.6% |
| 2020 | 2,459 | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 2,023 | -17.7% |
| 2022 | 3,646 | +80.2% |
| 2023 | 6,001 | +64.6% |
| 2024 | 7,945 | +32.4% |
| 2025 | 6,418 | -19.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 236.7 | 93 | 635 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,670 | 324 | 3,617 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,749 | 2,023 | 7,945 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
- 73 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 6,747 compare
- 74 Gambia 6,712 compare
- 75 Kazakhstan 6,611 compare
- 77 Zimbabwe 6,373 compare
- 78 Azerbaijan 6,242 compare
- 79 Philippines 6,088 compare
More social development data for Tajikistan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 8,620 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 4,163 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0004 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 4,163 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0008 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 Tajikistan?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Tajikistan was 6,418 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 Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 7,945 in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 93 in 2007.
- How does Tajikistan rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Tajikistan ranks 76th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 342.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.