Asylum applications by state of procedure in Switzerland
Switzerland: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 2,573 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
2,573 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
6th
of 40 countries
All-time high
4,595 Per million inhabitants
in 2015
All-time low
1,126 Per million inhabitants
in 2020
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Switzerland, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 2,573 Per million inhabitants for asylum applications by state of procedure in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and down 44.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Switzerland peaked at 4,595 Per million inhabitants in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,126 Per million inhabitants, in 2020.
That places Switzerland 6th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Per million inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,975 Per million inhabitants | — |
| 2009 | 1,861 Per million inhabitants | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 1,715 Per million inhabitants | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 2,430 Per million inhabitants | +41.7% |
| 2012 | 3,224 Per million inhabitants | +32.7% |
| 2013 | 2,388 Per million inhabitants | -25.9% |
| 2014 | 2,679 Per million inhabitants | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 4,595 Per million inhabitants | +71.5% |
| 2016 | 3,084 Per million inhabitants | -32.9% |
| 2017 | 1,966 Per million inhabitants | -36.3% |
| 2018 | 1,581 Per million inhabitants | -19.6% |
| 2019 | 1,463 Per million inhabitants | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 1,126 Per million inhabitants | -23.0% |
| 2021 | 1,521 Per million inhabitants | +35.1% |
| 2022 | 2,629 Per million inhabitants | +72.8% |
| 2023 | 3,017 Per million inhabitants | +14.8% |
| 2024 | 2,517 Per million inhabitants | -16.6% |
| 2025 | 2,573 Per million inhabitants | +2.2% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 2,573 Per million inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 3.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 2,573 Per million inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 3.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,918 Per million inhabitants | 1,861 Per million inhabitants | 1,975 Per million inhabitants | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,512 Per million inhabitants | 1,463 Per million inhabitants | 4,595 Per million inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,230 Per million inhabitants | 1,126 Per million inhabitants | 3,017 Per million inhabitants | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5507 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Switzerland?
- Asylum applications by state of procedure in Switzerland was 2,573 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,595 Per million inhabitants in 2015.
- What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,126 Per million inhabitants in 2020.
- How does Switzerland rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
- Switzerland ranks 6th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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