Asylum applications by state of procedure in Luxembourg

Luxembourg: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 2,595 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
2,595 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 17.3%
World rank
5th
of 40 countries
All-time high
4,143 Per million inhabitants
in 2015
All-time low
1,822 Per million inhabitants
in 2013
Years of data
15
2011–2025

Asylum applications by state of procedure in Luxembourg, 2011–2025

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2011201820252011: 3.7k Per million inhabitants2012: 3.8k Per million inhabitants2013: 1.8k Per million inhabitants2014: 1.9k Per million inhabitants2015: 4.1k Per million inhabitants2016: 3.5k Per million inhabitants2017: 3.9k Per million inhabitants2018: 3.7k Per million inhabitants2019: 3.5k Per million inhabitants2020: 2.1k Per million inhabitants2021: 2.1k Per million inhabitants2022: 3.7k Per million inhabitants2023: 3.9k Per million inhabitants2024: 3.1k Per million inhabitants2025: 2.6k Per million inhabitants

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.

Analysis

The most recent figure for asylum applications by state of procedure in Luxembourg is 2,595 Per million inhabitants, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 17.3% on the previous year and down 37.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Luxembourg peaked at 4,143 Per million inhabitants in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,822 Per million inhabitants, in 2013.

That places Luxembourg 5th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Annual values for Asylum applications by state of procedure in Luxembourg, 2011 to 2025.
Year Per million inhabitants Change
2011 3,694 Per million inhabitants —
2012 3,767 Per million inhabitants +2.0%
2013 1,822 Per million inhabitants -51.6%
2014 1,851 Per million inhabitants +1.6%
2015 4,143 Per million inhabitants +123.8%
2016 3,548 Per million inhabitants -14.4%
2017 3,890 Per million inhabitants +9.6%
2018 3,660 Per million inhabitants -5.9%
2019 3,548 Per million inhabitants -3.1%
2020 2,054 Per million inhabitants -42.1%
2021 2,133 Per million inhabitants +3.8%
2022 3,682 Per million inhabitants +72.6%
2023 3,924 Per million inhabitants +6.6%
2024 3,139 Per million inhabitants -20.0%
2025 2,595 Per million inhabitants -17.3%

Luxembourg compared with similar countries

  • Luxembourg's 2,595 Per million inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 3.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Luxembourg's 2,595 Per million inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 3.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Asylum applications by state of procedure in Luxembourg 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
2015 +123.8% 1,851 Per million inhabitants 4,143 Per million inhabitants

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3,325 Per million inhabitants 1,822 Per million inhabitants 4,143 Per million inhabitants 9
2020s 2,921 Per million inhabitants 2,054 Per million inhabitants 3,924 Per million inhabitants 6

Countries ranked near Luxembourg

  1. 2 Iceland 4,812 Per million inhabitants compare
  2. 3 Cyprus 2,884 Per million inhabitants compare
  3. 4 Spain 2,871 Per million inhabitants compare
  4. 6 Switzerland 2,573 Per million inhabitants compare
  5. 7 Ireland 2,385 Per million inhabitants compare
  6. 8 Belgium 2,314 Per million inhabitants compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Luxembourg?
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Luxembourg was 2,595 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Luxembourg?
The highest recorded value was 4,143 Per million inhabitants in 2015.
What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Luxembourg?
The lowest recorded value was 1,822 Per million inhabitants in 2013.
How does Luxembourg rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
Luxembourg ranks 5th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Luxembourg?
Over the last ten years it is down 37.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Luxembourg 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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