Asylum applications by state of procedure in Norway
Norway: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 607 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Norway, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum applications by state of procedure in Norway is 607 Per million inhabitants, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 29.5% on the previous year and down 89.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Norway peaked at 5,872 Per million inhabitants in 2015 and was at its lowest, 246 Per million inhabitants, in 2020.
Norway ranks 23rd 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | Per million inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,941 Per million inhabitants | — |
| 2009 | 3,411 Per million inhabitants | +16.0% |
| 2010 | 1,896 Per million inhabitants | -44.4% |
| 2011 | 1,720 Per million inhabitants | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 1,835 Per million inhabitants | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 2,250 Per million inhabitants | +22.6% |
| 2014 | 2,124 Per million inhabitants | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 5,872 Per million inhabitants | +176.5% |
| 2016 | 620 Per million inhabitants | -89.4% |
| 2017 | 635 Per million inhabitants | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 476 Per million inhabitants | -25.0% |
| 2019 | 405 Per million inhabitants | -14.9% |
| 2020 | 246 Per million inhabitants | -39.3% |
| 2021 | 295 Per million inhabitants | +19.9% |
| 2022 | 852 Per million inhabitants | +188.8% |
| 2023 | 930 Per million inhabitants | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 861 Per million inhabitants | -7.4% |
| 2025 | 607 Per million inhabitants | -29.5% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 607 Per million inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 83% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Norway's 607 Per million inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 83% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Asylum applications by state of procedure in Norway 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 | +188.8% | 295 Per million inhabitants | 852 Per million inhabitants |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,176 Per million inhabitants | 2,941 Per million inhabitants | 3,411 Per million inhabitants | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,783 Per million inhabitants | 405 Per million inhabitants | 5,872 Per million inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 631.83 Per million inhabitants | 246 Per million inhabitants | 930 Per million inhabitants | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More reference data data for Norway
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3703 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3621 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3366 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Norway?
- Asylum applications by state of procedure in Norway was 607 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 5,872 Per million inhabitants in 2015.
- What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 246 Per million inhabitants in 2020.
- How does Norway rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
- Norway ranks 23rd out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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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