Asylum applications by state of procedure in Croatia

Croatia: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 218 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
218 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 15.8%
World rank
31st
of 40 countries
All-time high
690 Per million inhabitants
in 2022
All-time low
34 Per million inhabitants
in 2015
Years of data
13
2013–2025

Asylum applications by state of procedure in Croatia, 2013–2025

02004006002013201920252013: 247 Per million inhabitants2014: 90 Per million inhabitants2015: 34 Per million inhabitants2016: 524 Per million inhabitants2017: 217 Per million inhabitants2018: 169 Per million inhabitants2019: 320 Per million inhabitants2020: 394 Per million inhabitants2021: 640 Per million inhabitants2022: 690 Per million inhabitants2023: 424 Per million inhabitants2024: 259 Per million inhabitants2025: 218 Per million inhabitants

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.

Analysis

The most recent figure for asylum applications by state of procedure in Croatia is 218 Per million inhabitants, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 15.8% on the previous year and up 541.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Croatia peaked at 690 Per million inhabitants in 2022 and was at its lowest, 34 Per million inhabitants, in 2015.

That places Croatia 31st out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Asylum applications by state of procedure in Croatia, year by year

Annual values for Asylum applications by state of procedure in Croatia, 2013 to 2025.
Year Per million inhabitants Change
2013 247 Per million inhabitants —
2014 90 Per million inhabitants -63.6%
2015 34 Per million inhabitants -62.2%
2016 524 Per million inhabitants +1441.2%
2017 217 Per million inhabitants -58.6%
2018 169 Per million inhabitants -22.1%
2019 320 Per million inhabitants +89.3%
2020 394 Per million inhabitants +23.1%
2021 640 Per million inhabitants +62.4%
2022 690 Per million inhabitants +7.8%
2023 424 Per million inhabitants -38.6%
2024 259 Per million inhabitants -38.9%
2025 218 Per million inhabitants -15.8%

Croatia compared with similar countries

  • Croatia's 218 Per million inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 30% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Croatia's 218 Per million inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 30% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Asylum applications by state of procedure in Croatia 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
2016 +1441.2% 34 Per million inhabitants 524 Per million inhabitants

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 228.71 Per million inhabitants 34 Per million inhabitants 524 Per million inhabitants 7
2020s 437.5 Per million inhabitants 218 Per million inhabitants 690 Per million inhabitants 6

Countries ranked near Croatia

  1. 30 Montenegro 225 Per million inhabitants compare
  2. 31 Croatia 218 Per million inhabitants compare
  3. 33 Portugal 163 Per million inhabitants compare
  4. 34 Lithuania 114 Per million inhabitants compare
  5. 34 Lithuania 114 Per million inhabitants compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Croatia?
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Croatia was 218 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Croatia?
The highest recorded value was 690 Per million inhabitants in 2022.
What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was 34 Per million inhabitants in 2015.
How does Croatia rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
Croatia ranks 31st out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Croatia?
Over the last ten years it is up 541.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Croatia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Asylum applications by state of procedure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Asylum applications by state of procedure
Unit
Per million inhabitants
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
41 places, 660 data points, 2008–2025
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