Asylum applications by state of procedure in Portugal
Portugal: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 163 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
163 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 34.8%
World rank
33rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
250 Per million inhabitants
in 2024
All-time low
13 Per million inhabitants
in 2009
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Portugal, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 163 Per million inhabitants for asylum applications by state of procedure in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 34.8% on the previous year and up 94.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Portugal peaked at 250 Per million inhabitants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13 Per million inhabitants, in 2009.
Portugal ranks 33rd of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Per million inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 15 Per million inhabitants | — |
| 2009 | 13 Per million inhabitants | -13.3% |
| 2010 | 15 Per million inhabitants | +15.4% |
| 2011 | 26 Per million inhabitants | +73.3% |
| 2012 | 28 Per million inhabitants | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 48 Per million inhabitants | +71.4% |
| 2014 | 42 Per million inhabitants | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 84 Per million inhabitants | +100.0% |
| 2016 | 69 Per million inhabitants | -17.9% |
| 2017 | 98 Per million inhabitants | +42.0% |
| 2018 | 120 Per million inhabitants | +22.4% |
| 2019 | 168 Per million inhabitants | +40.0% |
| 2020 | 87 Per million inhabitants | -48.2% |
| 2021 | 130 Per million inhabitants | +49.4% |
| 2022 | 189 Per million inhabitants | +45.4% |
| 2023 | 246 Per million inhabitants | +30.2% |
| 2024 | 250 Per million inhabitants | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 163 Per million inhabitants | -34.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 163 Per million inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 22% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 163 Per million inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 22% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 Per million inhabitants | 13 Per million inhabitants | 15 Per million inhabitants | 2 |
| 2010s | 69.8 Per million inhabitants | 15 Per million inhabitants | 168 Per million inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 177.5 Per million inhabitants | 87 Per million inhabitants | 250 Per million inhabitants | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Portugal?
- Asylum applications by state of procedure in Portugal was 163 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 250 Per million inhabitants in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 13 Per million inhabitants in 2009.
- How does Portugal rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
- Portugal ranks 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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