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United Arab Emirates: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

In , United Arab Emirates's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 159.00.

That's down 7.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . United Arab Emirates ranks #158 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
594.00
Trough
6.00
1-year change
-7.0%
5-year change
-12.2%
-2.6% / yr
10-year change
+133.8%
+8.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
159.0000
171.0000
594.0000
215.0000
181.0000
181.0000
272.0000
207.0000
160.0000
103.0000

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 United Arab Emirates's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 159.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
United Arab Emirates's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin fell 7.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #158 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.
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.