Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 17,404 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Uzbekistan, 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 Uzbekistan stood at 17,404.
The figure is down 23.5% on the previous year and up 554.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Uzbekistan peaked at 22,765 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 372, in 2000.
That places Uzbekistan 52nd 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 Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 372 | — |
| 2001 | 662 | +78.0% |
| 2002 | 1,532 | +131.4% |
| 2003 | 1,524 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 1,332 | -12.6% |
| 2005 | 1,465 | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 2,151 | +46.8% |
| 2007 | 1,835 | -14.7% |
| 2008 | 1,838 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 1,576 | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 1,612 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 1,503 | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 1,429 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 1,776 | +24.3% |
| 2014 | 1,975 | +11.2% |
| 2015 | 2,659 | +34.6% |
| 2016 | 3,087 | +16.1% |
| 2017 | 3,541 | +14.7% |
| 2018 | 4,606 | +30.1% |
| 2019 | 5,002 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 5,171 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 4,946 | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 8,720 | +76.3% |
| 2023 | 17,459 | +100.2% |
| 2024 | 22,765 | +30.4% |
| 2025 | 17,404 | -23.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,429 | 372 | 2,151 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,719 | 1,429 | 5,002 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,744 | 4,946 | 22,765 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
More social development data for Uzbekistan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5,164 (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 0.0001 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5,164 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 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 Uzbekistan?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Uzbekistan was 17,404 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 Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 22,765 in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 372 in 2000.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Uzbekistan ranks 52nd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 554.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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.