Asylum applications by state of procedure in Romania

Romania: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 60 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
60 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 49.6%
World rank
37th
of 40 countries
All-time high
633 Per million inhabitants
in 2022
All-time low
60 Per million inhabitants
in 2025
Years of data
15
2011–2025

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

02004006002011201820252011: 84 Per million inhabitants2012: 121 Per million inhabitants2013: 70 Per million inhabitants2014: 75 Per million inhabitants2015: 62 Per million inhabitants2016: 94 Per million inhabitants2017: 240 Per million inhabitants2018: 100 Per million inhabitants2019: 127 Per million inhabitants2020: 313 Per million inhabitants2021: 474 Per million inhabitants2022: 633 Per million inhabitants2023: 518 Per million inhabitants2024: 119 Per million inhabitants2025: 60 Per million inhabitants

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.

Analysis

The most recent figure for asylum applications by state of procedure in Romania is 60 Per million inhabitants, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.

That represents a change of down 49.6% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Romania peaked at 633 Per million inhabitants in 2022 and was at its lowest, 60 Per million inhabitants, in 2025.

That places Romania 37th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Romania, year by year

Annual values for Asylum applications by state of procedure in Romania, 2011 to 2025.
Year Per million inhabitants Change
2011 84 Per million inhabitants —
2012 121 Per million inhabitants +44.0%
2013 70 Per million inhabitants -42.1%
2014 75 Per million inhabitants +7.1%
2015 62 Per million inhabitants -17.3%
2016 94 Per million inhabitants +51.6%
2017 240 Per million inhabitants +155.3%
2018 100 Per million inhabitants -58.3%
2019 127 Per million inhabitants +27.0%
2020 313 Per million inhabitants +146.5%
2021 474 Per million inhabitants +51.4%
2022 633 Per million inhabitants +33.5%
2023 518 Per million inhabitants -18.2%
2024 119 Per million inhabitants -77.0%
2025 60 Per million inhabitants -49.6%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 60 Per million inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 8% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 60 Per million inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 8% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 108.11 Per million inhabitants 62 Per million inhabitants 240 Per million inhabitants 9
2020s 352.83 Per million inhabitants 60 Per million inhabitants 633 Per million inhabitants 6

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 34 Lithuania 114 Per million inhabitants compare
  2. 34 Lithuania 114 Per million inhabitants compare
  3. 36 Czechia 85 Per million inhabitants compare
  4. 38 Slovakia 24 Per million inhabitants compare
  5. 38 Slovakia 24 Per million inhabitants compare
  6. 40 Hungary 11 Per million inhabitants compare

See the full ranking of 41 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Romania?
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Romania was 60 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 633 Per million inhabitants in 2022.
What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 60 Per million inhabitants in 2025.
How does Romania rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
Romania ranks 37th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania 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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