Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Malta

Malta: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 272.42 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
272.42
Change on year
up 78.1%
World rank
28th
of 181 countries
All-time high
780.96
in 2020
All-time low
2.5
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024

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

02004006008002000201220242000: 2.52001: 13.22002: 5.72003: 13.22004: 34.12005: 35.62006: 49.32007: 206.62008: 291.92009: 433.52010: 303.32011: 3412012: 176.72013: 210.12014: 40.52015: 1292016: 190.72017: 288.32018: 383.92019: 730.32020: 7812021: 700.62022: 391.92023: 152.92024: 272.4

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Malta recorded 272.42 for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in 2024.

That represents a change of up 78.1% on the previous year and up 572.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Malta peaked at 780.96 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.5, in 2000.

That places Malta 28th 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 108.55 2.5 433.46 10
2010s 279.38 40.51 730.33 10
2020s 459.77 152.92 780.96 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Malta?
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Malta was 272.42 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 780.96 in 2020.
What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was 2.5 in 2000.
How does Malta rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
Malta ranks 28th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is up 572.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malta 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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