Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Belgium

Belgium: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 452.67 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
452.67
Change on year
up 18.9%
World rank
17th
of 181 countries
All-time high
452.67
in 2024
All-time low
6.45
in 2001
Years of data
25
2000–2024

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

01002003004005002000201220242000: 4512001: 6.52002: 193.82003: 217.62004: 219.32005: 180.32006: 1492007: 143.52008: 133.22009: 168.62010: 167.22011: 172.22012: 135.32013: 102.92014: 88.72015: 319.22016: 212.62017: 164.92018: 171.12019: 94.52020: 253.92021: 250.22022: 359.12023: 380.82024: 452.7

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Belgium is 452.67, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.

That represents a change of up 18.9% on the previous year and up 410.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Belgium peaked at 452.67 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.45, in 2001.

That places Belgium 17th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 186.28 6.45 451.05 10
2010s 162.86 88.7 319.25 10
2020s 339.35 250.24 452.67 5

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See the full ranking of 181 places β†’

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All data for Belgium β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Belgium?
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Belgium was 452.67 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 452.67 in 2024.
What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 6.45 in 2001.
How does Belgium rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
Belgium ranks 17th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 410.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium 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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