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Denmark: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

In , Denmark's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 30.00.

That's up 87.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . Denmark ranks #181 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #46 of 49.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
37.00
Trough
0.00
1-year change
+87.5%
5-year change
-18.9%
-4.1% / yr
10-year change
+200.0%
+11.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
30.0000
16.0000
35.0000
25.0000
17.0000
37.0000
35.0000
21.0000
5.0000
15.0000

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 Denmark's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, Denmark's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 30.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Denmark's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
Denmark's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rose 87.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Denmark rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, Denmark ranked #181 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
How does Denmark'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 Denmark is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #46 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.