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Hong Kong SAR, China: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

In , Hong Kong SAR, China's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 855.00.

That's up 25.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #127 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 of 32.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Hong Kong SAR, China Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
985.00
Trough
5.00
1-year change
+25.2%
5-year change
+285.1%
+31.0% / yr
10-year change
+2,150.0%
+36.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
855.0000
683.0000
985.0000
816.0000
487.0000
222.0000
22.0000
104.0000
112.0000
80.0000

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 Hong Kong SAR, China's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 855.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Hong Kong SAR, China's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
Hong Kong SAR, China's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rose 25.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #127 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
How does Hong Kong SAR, China'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 Hong Kong SAR, China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 of 32.
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.