Asylum applications by state of procedure in Malta

Malta: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 705 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
705 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 8.8%
World rank
17th
of 32 countries
All-time high
7,968 Per million inhabitants
in 2019
All-time low
350 Per million inhabitants
in 2010
Years of data
18
2008–2025

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

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2008201620252008: 6.4k Per million inhabitants2009: 5.8k Per million inhabitants2010: 350 Per million inhabitants2011: 4.5k Per million inhabitants2012: 4.9k Per million inhabitants2013: 5.2k Per million inhabitants2014: 2.9k Per million inhabitants2015: 3.8k Per million inhabitants2016: 3.8k Per million inhabitants2017: 3.4k Per million inhabitants2018: 4.2k Per million inhabitants2019: 8.0k Per million inhabitants2020: 4.7k Per million inhabitants2021: 2.3k Per million inhabitants2022: 1.7k Per million inhabitants2023: 886 Per million inhabitants2024: 773 Per million inhabitants2025: 705 Per million inhabitants

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.

Analysis

In 2025, asylum applications by state of procedure in Malta stood at 705 Per million inhabitants.

That represents a change of down 8.8% on the previous year and down 81.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Malta peaked at 7,968 Per million inhabitants in 2019 and was at its lowest, 350 Per million inhabitants, in 2010.

That places Malta 17th out of 32 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6,072 Per million inhabitants 5,782 Per million inhabitants 6,363 Per million inhabitants 2
2010s 4,111 Per million inhabitants 350 Per million inhabitants 7,968 Per million inhabitants 10
2020s 1,846 Per million inhabitants 705 Per million inhabitants 4,675 Per million inhabitants 6

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 14 Netherlands 1,331 Per million inhabitants compare
  2. 15 Austria 1,317 Per million inhabitants compare
  3. 16 Estonia 734 Per million inhabitants compare
  4. 18 Latvia 693 Per million inhabitants compare
  5. 19 Norway 607 Per million inhabitants compare
  6. 20 Bulgaria 590 Per million inhabitants compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Malta?
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Malta was 705 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 7,968 Per million inhabitants in 2019.
What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was 350 Per million inhabitants in 2010.
How does Malta rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
Malta ranks 17th out of 32 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is down 81.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malta 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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About this data

Indicator
Asylum applications by state of procedure
Unit
Per million inhabitants
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 524 data points, 2008–2025
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