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Austria: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

In , Austria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 40.00.

That's up 33.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . Austria ranks #178 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 of 49.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.ASYS.EO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Austria Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
40.00
Trough
0.00
1-year change
+33.3%
5-year change
+300.0%
+32.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
40.0000
30.0000
17.0000
5.0000
0.0000
10.0000
10.0000
26.0000
5.0000
5.0000

About Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

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.

Indicator code: SM.POP.ASYS.EOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Austria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, Austria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 40.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Austria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
Austria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rose 33.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Austria rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, Austria ranked #178 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
How does Austria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin compare to the world average?
The global average for Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024 was 41,837.07, so Austria is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 of 49.
What is Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin and how is it measured?
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.ASYS.EO), CC BY 4.0.