Nigeria: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
In , Nigeria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 87,289.00.
That's up 26.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . Nigeria ranks #26 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.ASYS.EO) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 112,382.00
- Trough
- 8,361.00
- 1-year change
- +26.8%
- 5-year change
- -22.3%
- -4.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +190.2%
- +11.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin |
|---|---|
| 87,289.0000 | |
| 68,852.0000 | |
| 83,402.0000 | |
| 83,105.0000 | |
| 73,233.0000 | |
| 112,382.0000 | |
| 84,624.0000 | |
| 91,924.0000 | |
| 66,862.0000 | |
| 51,353.0000 |
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.EO • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Nigeria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
- In 2024, Nigeria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 87,289.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Nigeria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
- Nigeria's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rose 26.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Nigeria rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- In 2024, Nigeria ranked #26 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
- How does Nigeria'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 Nigeria is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 48.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.ASYS.EO), CC BY 4.0.