Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data (until 2007) in Sweden
Sweden: Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data (until 2007) was 36,205 in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2007)
36,205
Change on year
up 48.9%
World rank
1st
of 38 countries
All-time high
84,020
in 1992
All-time low
5,775
in 1996
Years of data
23
1985–2007
Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Sweden, 1985–2007
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Sweden is 36,205, measured in 2007.
That represents a change of up 48.9% on the previous year and up 274.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Sweden peaked at 84,020 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 5,775, in 1996.
That places Sweden 1st out of 38 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data (until 2007) in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 14,500 | — |
| 1986 | 14,600 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 18,115 | +24.1% |
| 1988 | 19,595 | +8.2% |
| 1989 | 30,335 | +54.8% |
| 1990 | 29,420 | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 27,350 | -7.0% |
| 1992 | 84,020 | +207.2% |
| 1993 | 37,580 | -55.3% |
| 1994 | 18,640 | -50.4% |
| 1995 | 9,045 | -51.5% |
| 1996 | 5,775 | -36.2% |
| 1997 | 9,680 | +67.6% |
| 1998 | 12,840 | +32.6% |
| 1999 | 11,220 | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 16,285 | +45.1% |
| 2001 | 23,500 | +44.3% |
| 2002 | 33,015 | +40.5% |
| 2003 | 31,355 | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 23,160 | -26.1% |
| 2005 | 17,530 | -24.3% |
| 2006 | 24,320 | +38.7% |
| 2007 | 36,205 | +48.9% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 36,205 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,935, 9.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 36,205 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,678, 9.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19,429 | 14,500 | 30,335 | 5 |
| 1990s | 24,557 | 5,775 | 84,020 | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,671 | 16,285 | 36,205 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 2 France 29,160 compare
- 3 United Kingdom 27,905 compare
- 3 United Kingdom 27,905 compare
More reference data data for Sweden
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2237 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9766 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Sweden?
- Asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data in Sweden was 36,205 in 2007, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 84,020 in 1992.
- What is the lowest asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,775 in 1996.
- How does Sweden rank for asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data?
- Sweden ranks 1st out of 38 countries with data for 2007.
- Is asylum applicants by citizenship - annual data rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 274.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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