Asylum applications by state of procedure in Hungary

Hungary: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 11 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
11 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
up 266.7%
World rank
40th
of 40 countries
All-time high
17,804 Per million inhabitants
in 2015
All-time low
3 Per million inhabitants
in 2023
Years of data
13
2013–2025

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

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2013201920252013: 1.9k Per million inhabitants2014: 4.2k Per million inhabitants2015: 17.8k Per million inhabitants2016: 2.9k Per million inhabitants2017: 320 Per million inhabitants2018: 65 Per million inhabitants2019: 48 Per million inhabitants2020: 9 Per million inhabitants2021: 4 Per million inhabitants2022: 5 Per million inhabitants2023: 3 Per million inhabitants2024: 3 Per million inhabitants2025: 11 Per million inhabitants

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.

Analysis

Hungary recorded 11 Per million inhabitants for asylum applications by state of procedure in 2025.

The figure is up 266.7% on the previous year and down 99.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Hungary peaked at 17,804 Per million inhabitants in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3 Per million inhabitants, in 2023.

Hungary ranks 40th of 40 countries on this measure, 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 Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Asylum applications by state of procedure in Hungary, 2013 to 2025.
Year Per million inhabitants Change
2013 1,880 Per million inhabitants —
2014 4,191 Per million inhabitants +122.9%
2015 17,804 Per million inhabitants +324.8%
2016 2,891 Per million inhabitants -83.8%
2017 320 Per million inhabitants -88.9%
2018 65 Per million inhabitants -79.7%
2019 48 Per million inhabitants -26.2%
2020 9 Per million inhabitants -81.2%
2021 4 Per million inhabitants -55.6%
2022 5 Per million inhabitants +25.0%
2023 3 Per million inhabitants -40.0%
2024 3 Per million inhabitants +0.0%
2025 11 Per million inhabitants +266.7%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 11 Per million inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 1% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's 11 Per million inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 1% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3,886 Per million inhabitants 48 Per million inhabitants 17,804 Per million inhabitants 7
2020s 5.83 Per million inhabitants 3 Per million inhabitants 11 Per million inhabitants 6

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 37 Romania 60 Per million inhabitants compare
  2. 38 Slovakia 24 Per million inhabitants compare
  3. 38 Slovakia 24 Per million inhabitants compare

See the full ranking of 41 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Hungary?
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Hungary was 11 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 17,804 Per million inhabitants in 2015.
What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 3 Per million inhabitants in 2023.
How does Hungary rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
Hungary ranks 40th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 99.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary 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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