Asylum applications by state of procedure in Ireland

Ireland: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 2,385 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2,385 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 30.2%
World rank
7th
of 40 countries
All-time high
3,416 Per million inhabitants
in 2024
All-time low
203 Per million inhabitants
in 2013
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Asylum applications by state of procedure in Ireland, 2008–2025

01.0k2.0k3.0k2008201620252008: 845 Per million inhabitants2009: 584 Per million inhabitants2010: 420 Per million inhabitants2011: 279 Per million inhabitants2012: 204 Per million inhabitants2013: 203 Per million inhabitants2014: 309 Per million inhabitants2015: 695 Per million inhabitants2016: 469 Per million inhabitants2017: 603 Per million inhabitants2018: 746 Per million inhabitants2019: 952 Per million inhabitants2020: 305 Per million inhabitants2021: 512 Per million inhabitants2022: 2.6k Per million inhabitants2023: 2.5k Per million inhabitants2024: 3.4k Per million inhabitants2025: 2.4k Per million inhabitants

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.

Analysis

In 2025, asylum applications by state of procedure in Ireland stood at 2,385 Per million inhabitants.

The figure is down 30.2% on the previous year and up 243.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Ireland peaked at 3,416 Per million inhabitants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 203 Per million inhabitants, in 2013.

Ireland ranks 7th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Asylum applications by state of procedure in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Asylum applications by state of procedure in Ireland, 2008 to 2025.
Year Per million inhabitants Change
2008 845 Per million inhabitants —
2009 584 Per million inhabitants -30.9%
2010 420 Per million inhabitants -28.1%
2011 279 Per million inhabitants -33.6%
2012 204 Per million inhabitants -26.9%
2013 203 Per million inhabitants -0.5%
2014 309 Per million inhabitants +52.2%
2015 695 Per million inhabitants +124.9%
2016 469 Per million inhabitants -32.5%
2017 603 Per million inhabitants +28.6%
2018 746 Per million inhabitants +23.7%
2019 952 Per million inhabitants +27.6%
2020 305 Per million inhabitants -68.0%
2021 512 Per million inhabitants +67.9%
2022 2,618 Per million inhabitants +411.3%
2023 2,489 Per million inhabitants -4.9%
2024 3,416 Per million inhabitants +37.2%
2025 2,385 Per million inhabitants -30.2%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 2,385 Per million inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 3.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 2,385 Per million inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 3.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Asylum applications by state of procedure in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2022 +411.3% 512 Per million inhabitants 2,618 Per million inhabitants

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 714.5 Per million inhabitants 584 Per million inhabitants 845 Per million inhabitants 2
2010s 488 Per million inhabitants 203 Per million inhabitants 952 Per million inhabitants 10
2020s 1,954 Per million inhabitants 305 Per million inhabitants 3,416 Per million inhabitants 6

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 4 Spain 2,871 Per million inhabitants compare
  2. 5 Luxembourg 2,595 Per million inhabitants compare
  3. 6 Switzerland 2,573 Per million inhabitants compare
  4. 8 Belgium 2,314 Per million inhabitants compare
  5. 9 Italy 2,148 Per million inhabitants compare
  6. 10 Liechtenstein 1,957 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 Ireland?
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Ireland was 2,385 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 3,416 Per million inhabitants in 2024.
What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 203 Per million inhabitants in 2013.
How does Ireland rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
Ireland ranks 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 243.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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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