Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Lithuania
Lithuania: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 78 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Lithuania, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
In 2025, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Lithuania stood at 78.
That represents a change of down 48.3% on the previous year and up 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Lithuania peaked at 358 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 57, in 2014.
Lithuania ranks 160th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 189.6 | 60 | 358 | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.6 | 57 | 120 | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.83 | 78 | 151 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More social development data for Lithuania
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 54,381 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 101 (2025)
- Physical Integrity Rights Score 2.22 (2019)
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum 156 (2025)
- Forcibly displaced people 54,537 (2025)
- Press freedom 2 (2016)
- Self-reported life satisfaction 6.7 (2025)
- Share of people agreeing with the statement "most people can be trusted" 31.7% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Lithuania?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Lithuania was 78 in 2025, according to Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- What is the highest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 358 in 2003.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 57 in 2014.
- How does Lithuania rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Lithuania ranks 160th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as part of Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Asylum-seekers are individuals who have sought international protection and whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. This includes those who are in various stages of the asylum process, such as initial application, appeal, or awaiting final decision. In specific contexts, asylum-seekers may also include those who are seeking protection under complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection, but whose claims are still under consideration.