Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in World
World: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 7.42 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in World, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
World recorded 7.42 million for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2025.
That represents a change of down 10.4% on the previous year and up 244.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in World peaked at 8.28 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 528,631, in 2006.
That places World 1st out of 45 regions with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 World, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 753,315 | — |
| 2001 | 804,562 | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 822,212 | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 762,766 | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 655,571 | -14.1% |
| 2005 | 673,188 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 528,631 | -21.5% |
| 2007 | 555,843 | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 569,891 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 537,348 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 560,239 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 609,601 | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 711,700 | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 997,967 | +40.2% |
| 2014 | 1.33 million | +33.0% |
| 2015 | 2.16 million | +62.5% |
| 2016 | 2.50 million | +16.0% |
| 2017 | 3.04 million | +21.8% |
| 2018 | 3.43 million | +12.6% |
| 2019 | 4.02 million | +17.2% |
| 2020 | 4.07 million | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 4.56 million | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 5.39 million | +18.2% |
| 2023 | 6.76 million | +25.5% |
| 2024 | 8.28 million | +22.6% |
| 2025 | 7.42 million | -10.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 666,333 | 528,631 | 822,212 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.94 million | 560,239 | 4.02 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.08 million | 4.07 million | 8.28 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near World
More social development data for World
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 28.46 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 28.11 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0034 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 28.11 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0035 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 -8.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 28.46 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of -7.96 % 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 World?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in World was 7.42 million 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 World?
- The highest recorded value was 8.28 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was 528,631 in 2006.
- How does World rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- World ranks 1st out of 45 regions with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 244.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this World 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.