Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Iceland

Iceland: Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data was 105 Person in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
105 Person
Change on year
down 44.7%
World rank
24th
of 33 countries
All-time high
585 Person
in 2022
All-time low
0 Person
in 2008
Years of data
19
2008–2026

Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Iceland, 2008–2026

02004006002008201720262008: 0 Person2009: 0 Person2010: 5 Person2011: 10 Person2012: 5 Person2013: 10 Person2014: 35 Person2015: 40 Person2016: 115 Person2017: 60 Person2018: 90 Person2019: 90 Person2020: 35 Person2021: 150 Person2022: 585 Person2023: 245 Person2024: 125 Person2025: 190 Person2026: 105 Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Iceland is 105 Person, measured in 2026.

That represents a change of down 44.7% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Iceland peaked at 585 Person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 Person, in 2008.

Iceland ranks 24th of 33 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Iceland, 2008 to 2026.
Year Person Change
2008 0 Person —
2009 0 Person —
2010 5 Person —
2011 10 Person +100.0%
2012 5 Person -50.0%
2013 10 Person +100.0%
2014 35 Person +250.0%
2015 40 Person +14.3%
2016 115 Person +187.5%
2017 60 Person -47.8%
2018 90 Person +50.0%
2019 90 Person +0.0%
2020 35 Person -61.1%
2021 150 Person +328.6%
2022 585 Person +290.0%
2023 245 Person -58.1%
2024 125 Person -49.0%
2025 190 Person +52.0%
2026 105 Person -44.7%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 105 Person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 235 Person, 45% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 105 Person is below the median for high income countries, which is 235 Person, 45% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 Person 0 Person 0 Person 2
2010s 46 Person 5 Person 115 Person 10
2020s 205 Person 35 Person 585 Person 7

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 21 Czechia 120 Person compare
  2. 22 Croatia 115 Person compare
  3. 22 Slovenia 115 Person compare
  4. 25 Portugal 80 Person compare
  5. 26 Malta 70 Person compare
  6. 26 Romania 70 Person compare

See the full ranking of 34 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Iceland?
Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data in Iceland was 105 Person in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 585 Person in 2022.
What is the lowest asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Person in 2008.
How does Iceland rank for asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data?
Iceland ranks 24th out of 33 countries with data for 2026.
Is asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex - monthly data
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
34 places, 619 data points, 2008–2026
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