Asylum applications by state of procedure in Finland

Finland: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 347 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
347 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 13.7%
World rank
22nd
of 32 countries
All-time high
5,867 Per million inhabitants
in 2015
All-time low
245 Per million inhabitants
in 2021
Years of data
14
2012–2025

Asylum applications by state of procedure in Finland, 2012–2025

02.0k4.0k6.0k2012201820252012: 537 Per million inhabitants2013: 549 Per million inhabitants2014: 639 Per million inhabitants2015: 5.9k Per million inhabitants2016: 960 Per million inhabitants2017: 786 Per million inhabitants2018: 535 Per million inhabitants2019: 443 Per million inhabitants2020: 261 Per million inhabitants2021: 245 Per million inhabitants2022: 867 Per million inhabitants2023: 797 Per million inhabitants2024: 402 Per million inhabitants2025: 347 Per million inhabitants

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.

Analysis

In 2025, asylum applications by state of procedure in Finland stood at 347 Per million inhabitants.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.7% on the previous year and down 94.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Finland peaked at 5,867 Per million inhabitants in 2015 and was at its lowest, 245 Per million inhabitants, in 2021.

Finland ranks 22nd of 32 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1,290 Per million inhabitants 443 Per million inhabitants 5,867 Per million inhabitants 8
2020s 486.5 Per million inhabitants 245 Per million inhabitants 867 Per million inhabitants 6

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 19 Norway 607 Per million inhabitants compare
  2. 20 Bulgaria 590 Per million inhabitants compare
  3. 21 Sweden 464 Per million inhabitants compare
  4. 23 Denmark 306 Per million inhabitants compare
  5. 23 Poland 306 Per million inhabitants compare
  6. 25 Montenegro 225 Per million inhabitants compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Finland?
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Finland was 347 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 5,867 Per million inhabitants in 2015.
What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 245 Per million inhabitants in 2021.
How does Finland rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
Finland ranks 22nd out of 32 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is down 94.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland 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
33 places, 524 data points, 2008–2025
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