Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Greece

Greece: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 281.1 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
281.1
Change on year
down 11.9%
World rank
24th
of 181 countries
All-time high
985.99
in 2019
All-time low
16.54
in 2002
Years of data
25
2000–2024

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

02004006008001.0k2000201220242000: 222001: 57.62002: 16.52003: 66.42004: 67.32005: 80.72006: 122.52007: 257.52008: 343.42009: 433.92010: 500.82011: 395.62012: 327.52013: 454.12014: 292.82015: 241.42016: 370.82017: 410.92018: 708.82019: 9862020: 568.92021: 350.22022: 212.62023: 319.12024: 281.1

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Greece stood at 281.1.

The figure is down 11.9% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Greece peaked at 985.99 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 16.54, in 2002.

That places Greece 24th 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 146.78 16.54 433.93 10
2010s 468.87 241.4 985.99 10
2020s 346.39 212.62 568.94 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Greece?
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Greece was 281.1 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 985.99 in 2019.
What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 16.54 in 2002.
How does Greece rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
Greece ranks 24th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece 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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