Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Sweden

Sweden: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 51.76 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
51.76
Change on year
down 51.5%
World rank
66th
of 181 countries
All-time high
1,602
in 2015
All-time low
51.76
in 2024
Years of data
25
2000–2024

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

05001.0k1.5k2000201220242000: 121.72001: 197.82002: 372.82003: 393.52004: 311.42005: 173.52006: 191.42007: 302.62008: 261.12009: 203.62010: 198.32011: 191.62012: 239.62013: 288.62014: 585.22015: 1.6k2016: 836.82017: 512.92018: 372.42019: 272.52020: 179.72021: 1342022: 1382023: 106.82024: 51.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Sweden is 51.76, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 51.5% on the previous year and down 91.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Sweden peaked at 1,602 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 51.76, in 2024.

Sweden ranks 66th 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 252.96 121.73 393.48 10
2010s 510.02 191.56 1,602 10
2020s 122.04 51.76 179.68 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 Sweden?
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Sweden was 51.76 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 1,602 in 2015.
What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 51.76 in 2024.
How does Sweden rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
Sweden ranks 66th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is down 91.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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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