Asylum applications by state of procedure in Cyprus
Cyprus: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 2,884 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2,884 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 58.4%
World rank
3rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
22,982 Per million inhabitants
in 2022
All-time low
1,335 Per million inhabitants
in 2013
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Cyprus, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 2,884 Per million inhabitants for asylum applications by state of procedure in 2025.
The figure is down 58.4% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Cyprus peaked at 22,982 Per million inhabitants in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,335 Per million inhabitants, in 2013.
That places Cyprus 3rd out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Per million inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,983 Per million inhabitants | — |
| 2009 | 3,960 Per million inhabitants | -20.5% |
| 2010 | 3,418 Per million inhabitants | -13.7% |
| 2011 | 2,051 Per million inhabitants | -40.0% |
| 2012 | 1,840 Per million inhabitants | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 1,335 Per million inhabitants | -27.4% |
| 2014 | 1,720 Per million inhabitants | +28.8% |
| 2015 | 2,441 Per million inhabitants | +41.9% |
| 2016 | 3,276 Per million inhabitants | +34.2% |
| 2017 | 5,119 Per million inhabitants | +56.3% |
| 2018 | 8,605 Per million inhabitants | +68.1% |
| 2019 | 14,164 Per million inhabitants | +64.6% |
| 2020 | 7,777 Per million inhabitants | -45.1% |
| 2021 | 14,380 Per million inhabitants | +84.9% |
| 2022 | 22,982 Per million inhabitants | +59.8% |
| 2023 | 12,175 Per million inhabitants | -47.0% |
| 2024 | 6,925 Per million inhabitants | -43.1% |
| 2025 | 2,884 Per million inhabitants | -58.4% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 2,884 Per million inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 3.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 2,884 Per million inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 3.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,472 Per million inhabitants | 3,960 Per million inhabitants | 4,983 Per million inhabitants | 2 |
| 2010s | 4,397 Per million inhabitants | 1,335 Per million inhabitants | 14,164 Per million inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,187 Per million inhabitants | 2,884 Per million inhabitants | 22,982 Per million inhabitants | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 1 Greece 5,339 Per million inhabitants compare
- 2 Iceland 4,812 Per million inhabitants compare
- 4 Spain 2,871 Per million inhabitants compare
- 5 Luxembourg 2,595 Per million inhabitants compare
- 6 Switzerland 2,573 Per million inhabitants compare
More reference data data for Cyprus
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.043 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0752 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0045 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1441 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1715 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3058 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7841 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0245 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Cyprus?
- Asylum applications by state of procedure in Cyprus was 2,884 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 22,982 Per million inhabitants in 2022.
- What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,335 Per million inhabitants in 2013.
- How does Cyprus rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
- Cyprus ranks 3rd out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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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