Asylum applications by state of procedure in Greece

Greece: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 5,339 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
5,339 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 19.7%
World rank
1st
of 32 countries
All-time high
7,051 Per million inhabitants
in 2019
All-time low
699 Per million inhabitants
in 2014
Years of data
15
2011–2025

Asylum applications by state of procedure in Greece, 2011–2025

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2011201820252011: 838 Per million inhabitants2012: 867 Per million inhabitants2013: 719 Per million inhabitants2014: 699 Per million inhabitants2015: 1.1k Per million inhabitants2016: 4.7k Per million inhabitants2017: 5.3k Per million inhabitants2018: 6.1k Per million inhabitants2019: 7.1k Per million inhabitants2020: 3.6k Per million inhabitants2021: 2.2k Per million inhabitants2022: 2.8k Per million inhabitants2023: 5.6k Per million inhabitants2024: 6.7k Per million inhabitants2025: 5.3k Per million inhabitants

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.

Analysis

The most recent figure for asylum applications by state of procedure in Greece is 5,339 Per million inhabitants, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.7% on the previous year and up 406.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Greece peaked at 7,051 Per million inhabitants in 2019 and was at its lowest, 699 Per million inhabitants, in 2014.

That places Greece 1st out of 32 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3,034 Per million inhabitants 699 Per million inhabitants 7,051 Per million inhabitants 9
2020s 4,348 Per million inhabitants 2,156 Per million inhabitants 6,651 Per million inhabitants 6

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 2 Iceland 4,812 Per million inhabitants compare
  2. 3 Cyprus 2,884 Per million inhabitants compare
  3. 4 Spain 2,871 Per million inhabitants compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Greece?
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Greece was 5,339 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 7,051 Per million inhabitants in 2019.
What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 699 Per million inhabitants in 2014.
How does Greece rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
Greece ranks 1st out of 32 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 406.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece 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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