Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Australia
Australia: Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum was 341.7 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
341.7 people per 100,000 inhabitants
Change on year
up 9.4%
World rank
21st
of 181 countries
All-time high
345.59 people per 100,000 inhabitants
in 2022
All-time low
6.63 people per 100,000 inhabitants
in 2006
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Australia, 2000–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people per 100,000 inhabitants.
Analysis
In 2024, asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Australia stood at 341.7 people per 100,000 inhabitants.
That represents a change of up 9.4% on the previous year and up 275.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Australia peaked at 345.59 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.63 people per 100,000 inhabitants, in 2006.
That places Australia 21st out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Australia, year by year
| Year | people per 100,000 inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 56.85 people per 100,000 inhabitants | — |
| 2001 | 59.66 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 37.11 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -37.8% |
| 2003 | 15.03 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -59.5% |
| 2004 | 25.03 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +66.6% |
| 2005 | 8.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -65.4% |
| 2006 | 6.63 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -23.3% |
| 2007 | 6.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 10.01 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +43.8% |
| 2009 | 10.59 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 16.77 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +58.5% |
| 2011 | 23.18 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +38.2% |
| 2012 | 48.1 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +107.5% |
| 2013 | 58.14 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +20.9% |
| 2014 | 90.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +56.5% |
| 2015 | 86.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 121.8 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +40.6% |
| 2017 | 194.21 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +59.5% |
| 2018 | 241.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +24.3% |
| 2019 | 303.46 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +25.7% |
| 2020 | 313.87 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 319.04 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 345.59 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 312.37 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -9.6% |
| 2024 | 341.7 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +9.4% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 341.7 people per 100,000 inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.76 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 6.6× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Australia's 341.7 people per 100,000 inhabitants is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.08 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 317.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 6.63 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 59.66 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.47 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 16.77 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 303.46 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 326.51 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 312.37 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 345.59 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 18 Germany 412.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 19 Kenya 389.22 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 20 Italy 349.29 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 22 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 332.01 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 23 Austria 316.67 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 24 Greece 281.1 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
More reference data data for Australia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Australia?
- Asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Australia was 341.7 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 345.59 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2022.
- What is the lowest asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.63 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2006.
- How does Australia rank for asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum?
- Australia ranks 21st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 275.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection, but have not yet been granted asylum in the country. This data is given per 100,000 people living in the country of asylum.