Asylum applications by state of procedure in Iceland
Iceland: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 4,812 Per million inhabitants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Iceland, 2015–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.
Analysis
In 2024, asylum applications by state of procedure in Iceland stood at 4,812 Per million inhabitants.
That represents a change of down 55.0% on the previous year and up 342.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Iceland peaked at 11,859 Per million inhabitants in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,088 Per million inhabitants, in 2015.
That places Iceland 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2024, 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | Per million inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,088 Per million inhabitants | — |
| 2016 | 3,279 Per million inhabitants | +201.4% |
| 2017 | 3,101 Per million inhabitants | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 2,070 Per million inhabitants | -33.2% |
| 2019 | 2,233 Per million inhabitants | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 1,705 Per million inhabitants | -23.6% |
| 2021 | 2,322 Per million inhabitants | +36.2% |
| 2022 | 11,859 Per million inhabitants | +410.7% |
| 2023 | 10,683 Per million inhabitants | -9.9% |
| 2024 | 4,812 Per million inhabitants | -55.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 4,812 Per million inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 6.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 4,812 Per million inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 6.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,354 Per million inhabitants | 1,088 Per million inhabitants | 3,279 Per million inhabitants | 5 |
| 2020s | 6,276 Per million inhabitants | 1,705 Per million inhabitants | 11,859 Per million inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Iceland?
- Asylum applications by state of procedure in Iceland was 4,812 Per million inhabitants in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 11,859 Per million inhabitants in 2022.
- What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,088 Per million inhabitants in 2015.
- How does Iceland rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
- Iceland ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 342.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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