Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 11.5 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
11.5
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
105th
of 181 countries
All-time high
39.74
in 2021
All-time low
0.1101
in 2015
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2024

0102030402000201220242000: 1.12001: 1.42002: 0.6982003: 0.52004: 0.8742005: 12006: 1.32007: 1.32008: 0.8122009: 0.4172010: 0.3382011: 0.3062012: 0.3622013: 0.352014: 0.3412015: 0.112016: 0.1662017: 0.2662018: 7.12019: 7.62020: 30.42021: 39.72022: 12.22023: 11.92024: 11.5

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Saudi Arabia stood at 11.5.

That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 3,269.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Saudi Arabia peaked at 39.74 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.1101, in 2015.

Saudi Arabia ranks 105th of 181 countries on this measure, 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 0.9304 0.4171 1.38 10
2010s 1.7 0.1101 7.64 10
2020s 21.16 11.5 39.74 5

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See the full ranking of 181 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Saudi Arabia?
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Saudi Arabia was 11.5 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 39.74 in 2021.
What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1101 in 2015.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
Saudi Arabia ranks 105th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,269.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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