Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Ireland

Ireland: Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by was 220 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
220 Person
Change on year
down 12.0%
World rank
17th
of 42 countries
All-time high
250 Person
in 2024
All-time low
15 Person
in 2018
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Ireland, 2008–2025

0501001502002502008201620252008: 100 Person2009: 55 Person2010: 35 Person2011: 25 Person2012: 25 Person2013: 20 Person2014: 30 Person2015: 35 Person2016: 35 Person2017: 30 Person2018: 15 Person2019: 50 Person2020: 30 Person2021: 55 Person2022: 40 Person2023: 180 Person2024: 250 Person2025: 220 Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

In 2025, asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Ireland stood at 220 Person.

That represents a change of down 12.0% on the previous year and up 528.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Ireland peaked at 250 Person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15 Person, in 2018.

That places Ireland 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by citizenship, age and sex - annual data in Ireland, 2008 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2008 100 Person
2009 55 Person -45.0%
2010 35 Person -36.4%
2011 25 Person -28.6%
2012 25 Person +0.0%
2013 20 Person -20.0%
2014 30 Person +50.0%
2015 35 Person +16.7%
2016 35 Person +0.0%
2017 30 Person -14.3%
2018 15 Person -50.0%
2019 50 Person +233.3%
2020 30 Person -40.0%
2021 55 Person +83.3%
2022 40 Person -27.3%
2023 180 Person +350.0%
2024 250 Person +38.9%
2025 220 Person -12.0%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 220 Person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 177.5 Person, 1.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 220 Person is above the median for high income countries, which is 177.5 Person, 1.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2023 +350.0% 40 Person 180 Person

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 77.5 Person 55 Person 100 Person 2
2010s 30 Person 15 Person 50 Person 10
2020s 129.17 Person 30 Person 250 Person 6

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 14 Poland 295 Person compare
  2. 14 Poland 295 Person compare
  3. 16 Norway 280 Person compare
  4. 18 Cyprus 210 Person compare
  5. 19 Sweden 185 Person compare
  6. 20 Latvia 170 Person compare
  7. 20 Latvia 170 Person compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Ireland?
Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Ireland was 220 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 250 Person in 2024.
What is the lowest asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 15 Person in 2018.
How does Ireland rank for asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by?
Ireland ranks 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 528.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by citizenship, age and sex - annual data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by citizenship, age and sex - annual data
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 740 data points, 2008–2025
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