St. Kitts and Nevis: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
In , St. Kitts and Nevis's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 81.00.
That's up 37.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . St. Kitts and Nevis ranks #168 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.ASYS.EO) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 81.00
- Trough
- 0.00
- 1-year change
- +37.3%
- 5-year change
- +376.5%
- +36.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +1,057.1%
- +27.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin |
|---|---|
| 81.0000 | |
| 59.0000 | |
| 32.0000 | |
| 32.0000 | |
| 18.0000 | |
| 17.0000 | |
| 11.0000 | |
| 18.0000 | |
| 22.0000 | |
| 20.0000 |
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 St. Kitts and Nevis's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
- In 2024, St. Kitts and Nevis's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 81.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is St. Kitts and Nevis's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
- St. Kitts and Nevis's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rose 37.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does St. Kitts and Nevis rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- In 2024, St. Kitts and Nevis ranked #168 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
- How does St. Kitts and Nevis'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 St. Kitts and Nevis is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 of 37.
- 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.