Asylum applications by state of procedure in Ireland
Ireland: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 2,385 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Ireland, 2008–2025
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
| 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +411.3% | 512 Per million inhabitants | 2,618 Per million inhabitants |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 4 Spain 2,871 Per million inhabitants compare
- 5 Luxembourg 2,595 Per million inhabitants compare
- 6 Switzerland 2,573 Per million inhabitants compare
- 8 Belgium 2,314 Per million inhabitants compare
- 9 Italy 2,148 Per million inhabitants compare
- 10 Liechtenstein 1,957 Per million inhabitants compare
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
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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