Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Australia

Australia: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 341.7 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
341.7
Change on year
up 9.4%
World rank
21st
of 181 countries
All-time high
345.59
in 2022
All-time low
6.63
in 2006
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Australia, 2000–2024

01002003002000201220242000: 56.92001: 59.72002: 37.12003: 152004: 252005: 8.72006: 6.62007: 72008: 102009: 10.62010: 16.82011: 23.22012: 48.12013: 58.12014: 912015: 86.72016: 121.82017: 194.22018: 241.42019: 303.52020: 313.92021: 3192022: 345.62023: 312.42024: 341.7

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Australia stood at 341.7.

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 refugees country of asylum in Australia peaked at 345.59 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.63, 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 23.65 6.63 59.66 10
2010s 118.47 16.77 303.46 10
2020s 326.51 312.37 345.59 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 18 Germany 412.65 compare
  2. 19 Kenya 389.22 compare
  3. 20 Italy 349.29 compare
  4. 22 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 332.01 compare
  5. 23 Austria 316.67 compare
  6. 24 Greece 281.1 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Australia?
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Australia was 341.7 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 345.59 in 2022.
What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 6.63 in 2006.
How does Australia rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
Australia ranks 21st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is asylum seekers refugees 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 4,083 data points, 2000–2024
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