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Sweden: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

In , Sweden's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 295.00.

That's up 68.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . Sweden ranks #148 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #30 of 49.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
295.00
Trough
5.00
1-year change
+68.6%
5-year change
+742.9%
+53.2% / yr
10-year change
+2,850.0%
+40.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
295.0000
175.0000
82.0000
43.0000
35.0000
35.0000
29.0000
18.0000
17.0000
15.0000

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 Sweden's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, Sweden's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 295.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sweden's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
Sweden's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rose 68.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sweden rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, Sweden ranked #148 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
How does Sweden'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 Sweden is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #30 of 49.
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.