Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Benin

Benin: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 48.35 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
48.35
Change on year
down 32.7%
World rank
67th
of 181 countries
All-time high
71.81
in 2023
All-time low
0.6165
in 2014
Years of data
25
2000–2024

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

0204060802000201220242000: 0.8032001: 2.82002: 4.12003: 10.22004: 12.72005: 202006: 15.42007: 5.92008: 2.12009: 1.32010: 0.9492011: 3.52012: 1.32013: 0.992014: 0.6172015: 1.52016: 1.92017: 2.22018: 2.52019: 2.92020: 3.62021: 3.82022: 10.62023: 71.82024: 48.4

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Benin stood at 48.35.

That represents a change of down 32.7% on the previous year and up 7,743.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Benin peaked at 71.81 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.6165, in 2014.

That places Benin 67th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.52 0.8031 19.96 10
2010s 1.84 0.6165 3.51 10
2020s 27.62 3.55 71.81 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Benin?
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Benin was 48.35 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Benin?
The highest recorded value was 71.81 in 2023.
What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6165 in 2014.
How does Benin rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
Benin ranks 67th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum rising or falling in Benin?
Over the last ten years it is up 7,743.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin 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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About this data

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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