Asylum Application Totals for Select EU Destinations
The number of asylum seekers entering Europe surged in the wake of the ongoing Syrian civil war and other conflicts around the world.
This infographic shows yearly asylum application rates for Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, and the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2015. Over this period, three countries saw asylum rates increase by more than 100 percent: Hungary (5,442%), Germany (976%), and Sweden (195%). Visit MPI's Moving Europe Beyond Crisis page for much more on the EU migration crisis, including interactive data tools, expert analysis, videos, and more.
About the Global Program
The Global Program bridges policy advice, research, and candid dialogue to design effective migration policies, drawing on global evidence and anticipating the forces reshaping how people move.
