Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Netherlands
Netherlands: Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum was 256.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
256.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
29th
of 181 countries
All-time high
524.93 people per 100,000 inhabitants
in 2000
All-time low
0 people per 100,000 inhabitants
in 2013
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Netherlands, 2000–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people per 100,000 inhabitants.
Analysis
In 2024, asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Netherlands stood at 256.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 532.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Netherlands peaked at 524.93 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 people per 100,000 inhabitants, in 2013.
Netherlands ranks 29th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | people per 100,000 inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 524.93 people per 100,000 inhabitants | — |
| 2001 | 484.58 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 356.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -26.4% |
| 2003 | 272.29 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -23.6% |
| 2004 | 172.51 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -36.6% |
| 2005 | 88.77 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -48.5% |
| 2006 | 79.09 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 35.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -55.3% |
| 2008 | 58.7 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +66.2% |
| 2009 | 97.27 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +65.7% |
| 2010 | 77.72 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -20.1% |
| 2011 | 61.75 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -20.5% |
| 2012 | 61.52 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 0 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 40.6 people per 100,000 inhabitants | — |
| 2015 | 163.85 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +303.6% |
| 2016 | 60.27 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -63.2% |
| 2017 | 33.6 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -44.2% |
| 2018 | 70.62 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +110.2% |
| 2019 | 88.95 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +25.9% |
| 2020 | 67.37 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -24.3% |
| 2021 | 96.48 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +43.2% |
| 2022 | 176.46 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +82.9% |
| 2023 | 242.72 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +37.6% |
| 2024 | 256.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +5.9% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 256.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.76 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 5.0× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 256.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.79 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 8.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 216.99 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 35.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 524.93 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.89 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 0 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 163.85 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 168 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 67.37 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 256.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 26 Jordan 274.8 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 27 Iceland 274.78 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 28 Malta 272.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 30 Eswatini 254.58 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 31 Cote d'Ivoire 209.18 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 32 Mexico 203.81 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Netherlands?
- Asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Netherlands was 256.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 524.93 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2000.
- What is the lowest asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2013.
- How does Netherlands rank for asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum?
- Netherlands ranks 29th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 532.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection, but have not yet been granted asylum in the country. This data is given per 100,000 people living in the country of asylum.