overview northern europe - unhcr · status in 2018: 34% iceland sweden women 4,900 men 7,615...
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Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
Source 2
Source 2
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Oslo
DenmarkDenmark
Norway
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Sweden
Finland
180
355
520312531253125312531253125
4325
335022190
Overview Northern EuropeTotal Population Northern Europe
Total number of refugees asylum-seekers and stateless persons in Northern Europe (2018)33121044 766019
348 ThousandICELAND
19 MillionLATVIA
13 MillionESTONIA
DENMARK 58 Million
55 MillionFINLAND
NORWAY 53 Million
28 MillionLITHUANIA
101 MillionSWEDEN
Population of Northern European Countries
Legend
Refugees resettled in 20183
Number of people granted protection in 2018 2
20
30
135 18
29
0
Iceland
Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
1315 0
61142405
1460 23244862410640
52
Source 1Source 2
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 2
1065105
Latest update 30092019
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 2 Source 1
Refugees
Stateless
Asylum-seekers
OsloSweden
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Stockholm
10120242 317987248226
31819
37942
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
Syria Iran Iraq Georgia Eritrea
As compared to 26775 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
10640 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
4862
5000
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
34
Iceland
SwedenSweden
Women4900
Men7615
Children5560
(UASC 930)
2731
42Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
179Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
18075
9205
2233022190 18075
156110
74980
43835 49225
Persons of Concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Source 2
Source 2
Source 2
Source 3
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Copenhagen
Eritrea Syria Georgia Iran Morocco
As compared to 2365 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
1315 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
0
0
Iceland
Denmark
5781190 47586
2719
36631
8236Stateless
50
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
60Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 3465
Women880
Men1470
Children1100
(UASC
240)
2532
43Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 3
Source 2
Source 2
890Source 2
6055
3125 3465
20825
14535
60457170
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Denmark
Norway
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Sweden
Finland
Helsinki
Stockholm
Iraq Russia Turkey Iran Somalia
As compared to 3430 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
2405 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
611
750
Iceland
Finland
5513130 28344
3290
22295
2759Stateless
54
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
53Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
3
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 2945
Women630
Men1400
Children910
(UASC
105)
2131
48
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
1120Source 2
52752945
4325
32150
34902905 2985
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
5295619 62127
2292
57026
2809
Turkey Syria Eritrea Iran Iraq
As compared to 4770 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
1460 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
2324
3000
Iceland
Norway
Stateless
69
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
48Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 2530
Women735
Men1005
Children790
(UASC
145)2931
40Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
925Source 2
3240 3350 2530
30470
10910
921011430
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Vilnius
Tadjikistan Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Afghanistan
As compared to 285 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
135 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
18
NA
Lithuania
2808901 5050
277
1734
3039Stateless
50
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 385
Women85
Men180
Children120
2231
47
Iceland
14Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
235Source 2
415
520
385
275
385
560
250
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Riga
Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Egypt Georgia
As compared to 265 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
30 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
0
NA
Iceland
Latvia
1934379 225572
58
670
224844Stateless
24
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
With respect to persons under UNHCRrsquos statelessness mandate this figure includes persons of concern covered by two separate Latvian laws 178 persons fall under the Republic of Latviarsquos Law on Stateless Persons on 17 February 2004 233393 of the persons fall under Latviarsquos 25 April 1995 Law on the Status of those Former USSR Citizens who are not Citizens of Latvia or Any Other State (ldquoNon-citizensrdquo) In the specific context of Latvia the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo enjoy the right to reside in Latvia ex lege and a set of rights and obligations generally beyond the rights prescribed by the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons including protection from removal and as such the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo may currently be considered persons to whom the Convention does not apply in accordance with Article 12(ii)
09Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 175
Women35
Men100
Children40
(UASC
5)
2023
57Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
60Source 2
345 355385
330365
190 185
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Tallin
Ukraine Russia Egypt Pakistan Bangladesh
As compared to 95 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
20 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
29
40
Iceland
Estonia
1319133 78236
34
325
77877Stateless
27
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
For details see UNHCR Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2016 footnote 8 available at httpwwwrefworldorgdocid594aa38e0html
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 90
Women10
Men60
Children20 1122
67
07Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
45Source 2
150
180
90
225
145
75
95
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Iraq Albania Somalia Afghanistan Pakistan
As compared to 70 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
105 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
52
70
Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland
348450 1117
475
573
69Stateless
28
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
209Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 730
Women120
Men435
Children170
(UASC
5)
1723
60Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 34
Source 2
Source 12
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019 330
Source 2
1100 1065
730
360
170272
159
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 2 Source 1
Refugees
Stateless
Asylum-seekers
OsloSweden
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Stockholm
10120242 317987248226
31819
37942
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
Syria Iran Iraq Georgia Eritrea
As compared to 26775 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
10640 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
4862
5000
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
34
Iceland
SwedenSweden
Women4900
Men7615
Children5560
(UASC 930)
2731
42Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
179Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
18075
9205
2233022190 18075
156110
74980
43835 49225
Persons of Concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Source 2
Source 2
Source 2
Source 3
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Copenhagen
Eritrea Syria Georgia Iran Morocco
As compared to 2365 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
1315 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
0
0
Iceland
Denmark
5781190 47586
2719
36631
8236Stateless
50
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
60Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 3465
Women880
Men1470
Children1100
(UASC
240)
2532
43Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 3
Source 2
Source 2
890Source 2
6055
3125 3465
20825
14535
60457170
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Denmark
Norway
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Sweden
Finland
Helsinki
Stockholm
Iraq Russia Turkey Iran Somalia
As compared to 3430 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
2405 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
611
750
Iceland
Finland
5513130 28344
3290
22295
2759Stateless
54
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
53Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
3
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 2945
Women630
Men1400
Children910
(UASC
105)
2131
48
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
1120Source 2
52752945
4325
32150
34902905 2985
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
5295619 62127
2292
57026
2809
Turkey Syria Eritrea Iran Iraq
As compared to 4770 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
1460 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
2324
3000
Iceland
Norway
Stateless
69
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
48Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 2530
Women735
Men1005
Children790
(UASC
145)2931
40Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
925Source 2
3240 3350 2530
30470
10910
921011430
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Vilnius
Tadjikistan Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Afghanistan
As compared to 285 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
135 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
18
NA
Lithuania
2808901 5050
277
1734
3039Stateless
50
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 385
Women85
Men180
Children120
2231
47
Iceland
14Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
235Source 2
415
520
385
275
385
560
250
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Riga
Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Egypt Georgia
As compared to 265 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
30 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
0
NA
Iceland
Latvia
1934379 225572
58
670
224844Stateless
24
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
With respect to persons under UNHCRrsquos statelessness mandate this figure includes persons of concern covered by two separate Latvian laws 178 persons fall under the Republic of Latviarsquos Law on Stateless Persons on 17 February 2004 233393 of the persons fall under Latviarsquos 25 April 1995 Law on the Status of those Former USSR Citizens who are not Citizens of Latvia or Any Other State (ldquoNon-citizensrdquo) In the specific context of Latvia the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo enjoy the right to reside in Latvia ex lege and a set of rights and obligations generally beyond the rights prescribed by the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons including protection from removal and as such the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo may currently be considered persons to whom the Convention does not apply in accordance with Article 12(ii)
09Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 175
Women35
Men100
Children40
(UASC
5)
2023
57Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
60Source 2
345 355385
330365
190 185
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Tallin
Ukraine Russia Egypt Pakistan Bangladesh
As compared to 95 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
20 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
29
40
Iceland
Estonia
1319133 78236
34
325
77877Stateless
27
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
For details see UNHCR Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2016 footnote 8 available at httpwwwrefworldorgdocid594aa38e0html
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 90
Women10
Men60
Children20 1122
67
07Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
45Source 2
150
180
90
225
145
75
95
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Iraq Albania Somalia Afghanistan Pakistan
As compared to 70 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
105 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
52
70
Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland
348450 1117
475
573
69Stateless
28
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
209Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 730
Women120
Men435
Children170
(UASC
5)
1723
60Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 34
Source 2
Source 12
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019 330
Source 2
1100 1065
730
360
170272
159
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Copenhagen
Eritrea Syria Georgia Iran Morocco
As compared to 2365 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
1315 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
0
0
Iceland
Denmark
5781190 47586
2719
36631
8236Stateless
50
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
60Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 3465
Women880
Men1470
Children1100
(UASC
240)
2532
43Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 3
Source 2
Source 2
890Source 2
6055
3125 3465
20825
14535
60457170
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Denmark
Norway
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Sweden
Finland
Helsinki
Stockholm
Iraq Russia Turkey Iran Somalia
As compared to 3430 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
2405 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
611
750
Iceland
Finland
5513130 28344
3290
22295
2759Stateless
54
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
53Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
3
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 2945
Women630
Men1400
Children910
(UASC
105)
2131
48
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
1120Source 2
52752945
4325
32150
34902905 2985
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
5295619 62127
2292
57026
2809
Turkey Syria Eritrea Iran Iraq
As compared to 4770 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
1460 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
2324
3000
Iceland
Norway
Stateless
69
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
48Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 2530
Women735
Men1005
Children790
(UASC
145)2931
40Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
925Source 2
3240 3350 2530
30470
10910
921011430
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Vilnius
Tadjikistan Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Afghanistan
As compared to 285 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
135 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
18
NA
Lithuania
2808901 5050
277
1734
3039Stateless
50
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 385
Women85
Men180
Children120
2231
47
Iceland
14Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
235Source 2
415
520
385
275
385
560
250
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Riga
Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Egypt Georgia
As compared to 265 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
30 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
0
NA
Iceland
Latvia
1934379 225572
58
670
224844Stateless
24
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
With respect to persons under UNHCRrsquos statelessness mandate this figure includes persons of concern covered by two separate Latvian laws 178 persons fall under the Republic of Latviarsquos Law on Stateless Persons on 17 February 2004 233393 of the persons fall under Latviarsquos 25 April 1995 Law on the Status of those Former USSR Citizens who are not Citizens of Latvia or Any Other State (ldquoNon-citizensrdquo) In the specific context of Latvia the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo enjoy the right to reside in Latvia ex lege and a set of rights and obligations generally beyond the rights prescribed by the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons including protection from removal and as such the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo may currently be considered persons to whom the Convention does not apply in accordance with Article 12(ii)
09Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 175
Women35
Men100
Children40
(UASC
5)
2023
57Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
60Source 2
345 355385
330365
190 185
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Tallin
Ukraine Russia Egypt Pakistan Bangladesh
As compared to 95 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
20 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
29
40
Iceland
Estonia
1319133 78236
34
325
77877Stateless
27
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
For details see UNHCR Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2016 footnote 8 available at httpwwwrefworldorgdocid594aa38e0html
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 90
Women10
Men60
Children20 1122
67
07Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
45Source 2
150
180
90
225
145
75
95
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Iraq Albania Somalia Afghanistan Pakistan
As compared to 70 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
105 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
52
70
Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland
348450 1117
475
573
69Stateless
28
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
209Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 730
Women120
Men435
Children170
(UASC
5)
1723
60Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 34
Source 2
Source 12
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019 330
Source 2
1100 1065
730
360
170272
159
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Denmark
Norway
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Sweden
Finland
Helsinki
Stockholm
Iraq Russia Turkey Iran Somalia
As compared to 3430 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
2405 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
611
750
Iceland
Finland
5513130 28344
3290
22295
2759Stateless
54
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
53Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
3
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 2945
Women630
Men1400
Children910
(UASC
105)
2131
48
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
1120Source 2
52752945
4325
32150
34902905 2985
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
5295619 62127
2292
57026
2809
Turkey Syria Eritrea Iran Iraq
As compared to 4770 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
1460 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
2324
3000
Iceland
Norway
Stateless
69
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
48Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 2530
Women735
Men1005
Children790
(UASC
145)2931
40Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
925Source 2
3240 3350 2530
30470
10910
921011430
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Vilnius
Tadjikistan Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Afghanistan
As compared to 285 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
135 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
18
NA
Lithuania
2808901 5050
277
1734
3039Stateless
50
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 385
Women85
Men180
Children120
2231
47
Iceland
14Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
235Source 2
415
520
385
275
385
560
250
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Riga
Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Egypt Georgia
As compared to 265 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
30 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
0
NA
Iceland
Latvia
1934379 225572
58
670
224844Stateless
24
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
With respect to persons under UNHCRrsquos statelessness mandate this figure includes persons of concern covered by two separate Latvian laws 178 persons fall under the Republic of Latviarsquos Law on Stateless Persons on 17 February 2004 233393 of the persons fall under Latviarsquos 25 April 1995 Law on the Status of those Former USSR Citizens who are not Citizens of Latvia or Any Other State (ldquoNon-citizensrdquo) In the specific context of Latvia the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo enjoy the right to reside in Latvia ex lege and a set of rights and obligations generally beyond the rights prescribed by the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons including protection from removal and as such the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo may currently be considered persons to whom the Convention does not apply in accordance with Article 12(ii)
09Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 175
Women35
Men100
Children40
(UASC
5)
2023
57Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
60Source 2
345 355385
330365
190 185
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Tallin
Ukraine Russia Egypt Pakistan Bangladesh
As compared to 95 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
20 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
29
40
Iceland
Estonia
1319133 78236
34
325
77877Stateless
27
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
For details see UNHCR Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2016 footnote 8 available at httpwwwrefworldorgdocid594aa38e0html
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 90
Women10
Men60
Children20 1122
67
07Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
45Source 2
150
180
90
225
145
75
95
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Iraq Albania Somalia Afghanistan Pakistan
As compared to 70 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
105 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
52
70
Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland
348450 1117
475
573
69Stateless
28
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
209Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 730
Women120
Men435
Children170
(UASC
5)
1723
60Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 34
Source 2
Source 12
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019 330
Source 2
1100 1065
730
360
170272
159
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
5295619 62127
2292
57026
2809
Turkey Syria Eritrea Iran Iraq
As compared to 4770 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
1460 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
2324
3000
Iceland
Norway
Stateless
69
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
48Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 2530
Women735
Men1005
Children790
(UASC
145)2931
40Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
925Source 2
3240 3350 2530
30470
10910
921011430
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Vilnius
Tadjikistan Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Afghanistan
As compared to 285 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
135 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
18
NA
Lithuania
2808901 5050
277
1734
3039Stateless
50
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 385
Women85
Men180
Children120
2231
47
Iceland
14Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
235Source 2
415
520
385
275
385
560
250
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Riga
Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Egypt Georgia
As compared to 265 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
30 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
0
NA
Iceland
Latvia
1934379 225572
58
670
224844Stateless
24
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
With respect to persons under UNHCRrsquos statelessness mandate this figure includes persons of concern covered by two separate Latvian laws 178 persons fall under the Republic of Latviarsquos Law on Stateless Persons on 17 February 2004 233393 of the persons fall under Latviarsquos 25 April 1995 Law on the Status of those Former USSR Citizens who are not Citizens of Latvia or Any Other State (ldquoNon-citizensrdquo) In the specific context of Latvia the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo enjoy the right to reside in Latvia ex lege and a set of rights and obligations generally beyond the rights prescribed by the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons including protection from removal and as such the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo may currently be considered persons to whom the Convention does not apply in accordance with Article 12(ii)
09Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 175
Women35
Men100
Children40
(UASC
5)
2023
57Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
60Source 2
345 355385
330365
190 185
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Tallin
Ukraine Russia Egypt Pakistan Bangladesh
As compared to 95 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
20 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
29
40
Iceland
Estonia
1319133 78236
34
325
77877Stateless
27
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
For details see UNHCR Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2016 footnote 8 available at httpwwwrefworldorgdocid594aa38e0html
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 90
Women10
Men60
Children20 1122
67
07Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
45Source 2
150
180
90
225
145
75
95
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Iraq Albania Somalia Afghanistan Pakistan
As compared to 70 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
105 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
52
70
Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland
348450 1117
475
573
69Stateless
28
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
209Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 730
Women120
Men435
Children170
(UASC
5)
1723
60Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 34
Source 2
Source 12
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019 330
Source 2
1100 1065
730
360
170272
159
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Vilnius
Tadjikistan Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Afghanistan
As compared to 285 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
135 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
18
NA
Lithuania
2808901 5050
277
1734
3039Stateless
50
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 385
Women85
Men180
Children120
2231
47
Iceland
14Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
235Source 2
415
520
385
275
385
560
250
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Riga
Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Egypt Georgia
As compared to 265 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
30 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
0
NA
Iceland
Latvia
1934379 225572
58
670
224844Stateless
24
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
With respect to persons under UNHCRrsquos statelessness mandate this figure includes persons of concern covered by two separate Latvian laws 178 persons fall under the Republic of Latviarsquos Law on Stateless Persons on 17 February 2004 233393 of the persons fall under Latviarsquos 25 April 1995 Law on the Status of those Former USSR Citizens who are not Citizens of Latvia or Any Other State (ldquoNon-citizensrdquo) In the specific context of Latvia the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo enjoy the right to reside in Latvia ex lege and a set of rights and obligations generally beyond the rights prescribed by the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons including protection from removal and as such the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo may currently be considered persons to whom the Convention does not apply in accordance with Article 12(ii)
09Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 175
Women35
Men100
Children40
(UASC
5)
2023
57Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
60Source 2
345 355385
330365
190 185
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Tallin
Ukraine Russia Egypt Pakistan Bangladesh
As compared to 95 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
20 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
29
40
Iceland
Estonia
1319133 78236
34
325
77877Stateless
27
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
For details see UNHCR Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2016 footnote 8 available at httpwwwrefworldorgdocid594aa38e0html
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 90
Women10
Men60
Children20 1122
67
07Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
45Source 2
150
180
90
225
145
75
95
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Iraq Albania Somalia Afghanistan Pakistan
As compared to 70 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
105 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
52
70
Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland
348450 1117
475
573
69Stateless
28
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
209Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 730
Women120
Men435
Children170
(UASC
5)
1723
60Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 34
Source 2
Source 12
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019 330
Source 2
1100 1065
730
360
170272
159
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2 Source 3
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Riga
Russia Iraq Azerbaijan Egypt Georgia
As compared to 265 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
30 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
0
NA
Iceland
Latvia
1934379 225572
58
670
224844Stateless
24
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
With respect to persons under UNHCRrsquos statelessness mandate this figure includes persons of concern covered by two separate Latvian laws 178 persons fall under the Republic of Latviarsquos Law on Stateless Persons on 17 February 2004 233393 of the persons fall under Latviarsquos 25 April 1995 Law on the Status of those Former USSR Citizens who are not Citizens of Latvia or Any Other State (ldquoNon-citizensrdquo) In the specific context of Latvia the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo enjoy the right to reside in Latvia ex lege and a set of rights and obligations generally beyond the rights prescribed by the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons including protection from removal and as such the ldquoNon-citizensrdquo may currently be considered persons to whom the Convention does not apply in accordance with Article 12(ii)
09Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 175
Women35
Men100
Children40
(UASC
5)
2023
57Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 2
Source 2
60Source 2
345 355385
330365
190 185
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Tallin
Ukraine Russia Egypt Pakistan Bangladesh
As compared to 95 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
20 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
29
40
Iceland
Estonia
1319133 78236
34
325
77877Stateless
27
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
For details see UNHCR Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2016 footnote 8 available at httpwwwrefworldorgdocid594aa38e0html
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 90
Women10
Men60
Children20 1122
67
07Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
45Source 2
150
180
90
225
145
75
95
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Iraq Albania Somalia Afghanistan Pakistan
As compared to 70 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
105 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
52
70
Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland
348450 1117
475
573
69Stateless
28
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
209Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 730
Women120
Men435
Children170
(UASC
5)
1723
60Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 34
Source 2
Source 12
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019 330
Source 2
1100 1065
730
360
170272
159
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Source 34
Oslo
Sweden
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Tallin
Ukraine Russia Egypt Pakistan Bangladesh
As compared to 95 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
20 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
29
40
Iceland
Estonia
1319133 78236
34
325
77877Stateless
27
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
For details see UNHCR Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2016 footnote 8 available at httpwwwrefworldorgdocid594aa38e0html
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 90
Women10
Men60
Children20 1122
67
07Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Source 2
Source 2
45Source 2
150
180
90
225
145
75
95
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Iraq Albania Somalia Afghanistan Pakistan
As compared to 70 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
105 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
52
70
Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland
348450 1117
475
573
69Stateless
28
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
209Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 730
Women120
Men435
Children170
(UASC
5)
1723
60Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 34
Source 2
Source 12
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019 330
Source 2
1100 1065
730
360
170272
159
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population
Latest update 30092019
Source 2 Source 1
Source 2
UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe
Persons of concern to UNHCR (end of 2018)
Sources 1 UNHCR Global Trends 2 Eurostat
3 UNHCR Resettlement Data Portal4 Preliminary figures as reported by National Authorities
Oslo
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Iraq Albania Somalia Afghanistan Pakistan
As compared to 70 in 2017 Note Waiting times for asylum decisions may vary
105 Resettlement quota for 2019
Refugees resettled in 2018
52
70
Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland
348450 1117
475
573
69Stateless
28
Recognition rate for protection
status in 2018
Top 5 countries of origin among asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
Number of people granted protection in 2018
209Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018
per 10000 inhabitants
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Asylum-seekers arriving in 2018 730
Women120
Men435
Children170
(UASC
5)
1723
60Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Source 34
Source 2
Source 12
Asylum-seekers arriving January-June 2019 330
Source 2
1100 1065
730
360
170272
159
Asylum-seekers arriving 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total country population