Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 961 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Vanuatu, 2017–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
In 2025, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Vanuatu stood at 961.
That represents a change of down 16.5% on the previous year and up 6,764.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Vanuatu peaked at 1,151 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 14, in 2017.
That places Vanuatu 109th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 47 | 14 | 75 | 3 |
| 2020s | 645.33 | 158 | 1,151 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Vanuatu?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Vanuatu was 961 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 Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 1,151 in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 in 2017.
- How does Vanuatu rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Vanuatu ranks 109th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,764.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.