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Vanuatu: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

In , Vanuatu's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 1,151.00.

That's up 58.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . Vanuatu ranks #115 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 32.

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

Trend (2017–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
1,151.00
Trough
14.00
1-year change
+58.8%
5-year change
+1,434.7%
+72.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
1,151.0000
725.0000
705.0000
172.0000
158.0000
75.0000
52.0000
14.0000

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 Vanuatu's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, Vanuatu's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 1,151.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Vanuatu's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
Vanuatu's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rose 58.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Vanuatu rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, Vanuatu ranked #115 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
How does Vanuatu'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 Vanuatu is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 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.