Asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia

Latvia: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 693 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
693 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
up 61.9%
World rank
21st
of 40 countries
All-time high
861 Per million inhabitants
in 2023
All-time low
23 Per million inhabitants
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025

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

02004006008002008201620252008: 23 Per million inhabitants2009: 23 Per million inhabitants2010: 29 Per million inhabitants2011: 163 Per million inhabitants2012: 93 Per million inhabitants2013: 92 Per million inhabitants2014: 183 Per million inhabitants2015: 167 Per million inhabitants2016: 176 Per million inhabitants2017: 183 Per million inhabitants2018: 91 Per million inhabitants2019: 94 Per million inhabitants2020: 76 Per million inhabitants2021: 308 Per million inhabitants2022: 289 Per million inhabitants2023: 861 Per million inhabitants2024: 428 Per million inhabitants2025: 693 Per million inhabitants

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.

Analysis

In 2025, asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia stood at 693 Per million inhabitants.

That represents a change of up 61.9% on the previous year and up 315.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia peaked at 861 Per million inhabitants in 2023 and was at its lowest, 23 Per million inhabitants, in 2008.

Latvia ranks 21st of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

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

Annual values for Asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia, 2008 to 2025.
Year Per million inhabitants Change
2008 23 Per million inhabitants —
2009 23 Per million inhabitants +0.0%
2010 29 Per million inhabitants +26.1%
2011 163 Per million inhabitants +462.1%
2012 93 Per million inhabitants -42.9%
2013 92 Per million inhabitants -1.1%
2014 183 Per million inhabitants +98.9%
2015 167 Per million inhabitants -8.7%
2016 176 Per million inhabitants +5.4%
2017 183 Per million inhabitants +4.0%
2018 91 Per million inhabitants -50.3%
2019 94 Per million inhabitants +3.3%
2020 76 Per million inhabitants -19.1%
2021 308 Per million inhabitants +305.3%
2022 289 Per million inhabitants -6.2%
2023 861 Per million inhabitants +197.9%
2024 428 Per million inhabitants -50.3%
2025 693 Per million inhabitants +61.9%

Latvia compared with similar countries

  • Latvia's 693 Per million inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 94% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Latvia's 693 Per million inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 94% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia 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
2011 +462.1% 29 Per million inhabitants 163 Per million inhabitants
2021 +305.3% 76 Per million inhabitants 308 Per million inhabitants

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 23 Per million inhabitants 23 Per million inhabitants 23 Per million inhabitants 2
2010s 127.1 Per million inhabitants 29 Per million inhabitants 183 Per million inhabitants 10
2020s 442.5 Per million inhabitants 76 Per million inhabitants 861 Per million inhabitants 6

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 18 Estonia 734 Per million inhabitants compare
  2. 18 Estonia 734 Per million inhabitants compare
  3. 20 Malta 705 Per million inhabitants compare
  4. 21 Latvia 693 Per million inhabitants compare
  5. 23 Norway 607 Per million inhabitants compare
  6. 24 Bulgaria 590 Per million inhabitants compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia?
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia was 693 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 861 Per million inhabitants in 2023.
What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 23 Per million inhabitants in 2008.
How does Latvia rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
Latvia ranks 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 315.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia 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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