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Singapore: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

In , Singapore's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 303.00.

That's up 32.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . Singapore ranks #145 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #20 of 32.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
303.00
Trough
10.00
1-year change
+32.3%
5-year change
+244.3%
+28.1% / yr
10-year change
+877.4%
+25.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
303.0000
229.0000
117.0000
100.0000
74.0000
88.0000
70.0000
55.0000
47.0000
45.0000

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 Singapore's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, Singapore's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 303.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Singapore's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
Singapore's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rose 32.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Singapore rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, Singapore ranked #145 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
How does Singapore'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 Singapore is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #20 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.