Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Portugal

Portugal: Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data was 225 Person in 2007. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2007)
225 Person
Change on year
up 73.1%
World rank
31st
of 38 countries
All-time high
2,090 Person
in 1993
All-time low
60 Person
in 1990
Years of data
23
1985–2007

Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Portugal, 1985–2007

05001.0k1.5k2.0k1985199620071985: 70 Person1986: 120 Person1987: 180 Person1988: 250 Person1989: 115 Person1990: 60 Person1991: 235 Person1992: 655 Person1993: 2.1k Person1994: 615 Person1995: 330 Person1996: 270 Person1997: 250 Person1998: 355 Person1999: 305 Person2000: 225 Person2001: 235 Person2002: 245 Person2003: 115 Person2004: 115 Person2005: 115 Person2006: 130 Person2007: 225 Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Portugal is 225 Person, measured in 2007.

That represents a change of up 73.1% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Portugal peaked at 2,090 Person in 1993 and was at its lowest, 60 Person, in 1990.

Portugal ranks 31st of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data (until 2007) in Portugal, 1985 to 2007.
Year Person Change
1985 70 Person —
1986 120 Person +71.4%
1987 180 Person +50.0%
1988 250 Person +38.9%
1989 115 Person -54.0%
1990 60 Person -47.8%
1991 235 Person +291.7%
1992 655 Person +178.7%
1993 2,090 Person +219.1%
1994 615 Person -70.6%
1995 330 Person -46.3%
1996 270 Person -18.2%
1997 250 Person -7.4%
1998 355 Person +42.0%
1999 305 Person -14.1%
2000 225 Person -26.2%
2001 235 Person +4.4%
2002 245 Person +4.3%
2003 115 Person -53.1%
2004 115 Person +0.0%
2005 115 Person +0.0%
2006 130 Person +13.0%
2007 225 Person +73.1%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 225 Person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,935 Person, 6% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 225 Person is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,678 Person, 6% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 147 Person 70 Person 250 Person 5
1990s 516.5 Person 60 Person 2,090 Person 10
2000s 175.62 Person 115 Person 245 Person 8

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 28 Luxembourg 425 Person compare
  2. 29 Slovenia 370 Person compare
  3. 29 Slovenia 370 Person compare
  4. 32 Lithuania 125 Person compare
  5. 32 Lithuania 125 Person compare
  6. 34 Iceland 40 Person compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Portugal?
Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Portugal was 225 Person in 2007, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 2,090 Person in 1993.
What is the lowest asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 60 Person in 1990.
How does Portugal rank for asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data?
Portugal ranks 31st out of 38 countries with data for 2007.
Is asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data (until 2007). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data (until 2007)
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 664 data points, 1985–2007
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