Asylum applications by state of procedure in Spain
Spain: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 2,871 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2,871 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 15.2%
World rank
4th
of 40 countries
All-time high
3,385 Per million inhabitants
in 2024
All-time low
50 Per million inhabitants
in 2012
Years of data
16
2010–2025
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Spain, 2010–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum applications by state of procedure in Spain is 2,871 Per million inhabitants, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.2% on the previous year and up 811.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Spain peaked at 3,385 Per million inhabitants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 50 Per million inhabitants, in 2012.
Spain ranks 4th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Spain, year by year
| Year | Per million inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55 Per million inhabitants | — |
| 2011 | 64 Per million inhabitants | +16.4% |
| 2012 | 50 Per million inhabitants | -21.9% |
| 2013 | 92 Per million inhabitants | +84.0% |
| 2014 | 118 Per million inhabitants | +28.3% |
| 2015 | 315 Per million inhabitants | +166.9% |
| 2016 | 335 Per million inhabitants | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 709 Per million inhabitants | +111.6% |
| 2018 | 1,127 Per million inhabitants | +59.0% |
| 2019 | 2,444 Per million inhabitants | +116.9% |
| 2020 | 1,824 Per million inhabitants | -25.4% |
| 2021 | 1,308 Per million inhabitants | -28.3% |
| 2022 | 2,430 Per million inhabitants | +85.8% |
| 2023 | 3,319 Per million inhabitants | +36.6% |
| 2024 | 3,385 Per million inhabitants | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 2,871 Per million inhabitants | -15.2% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 2,871 Per million inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 3.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Spain's 2,871 Per million inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 3.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 530.9 Per million inhabitants | 50 Per million inhabitants | 2,444 Per million inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,523 Per million inhabitants | 1,308 Per million inhabitants | 3,385 Per million inhabitants | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Spain?
- Asylum applications by state of procedure in Spain was 2,871 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 3,385 Per million inhabitants in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 Per million inhabitants in 2012.
- How does Spain rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
- Spain ranks 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 811.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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