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New Zealand: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

In , New Zealand's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 27.00.

That's down 3.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . New Zealand ranks #182 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 of 32.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
69.00
Trough
0.00
1-year change
-3.6%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+107.7%
+7.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
27.0000
28.0000
32.0000
69.0000
32.0000
27.0000
14.0000
27.0000
18.0000
7.0000

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 New Zealand's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 27.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
New Zealand's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin fell 3.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #182 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 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.