Asylum Levels and Trends in Industrialized Countries: Statistical Overview of Asylum Applications Lodged in Europe and Selected Non-European Countries

This report summarizes patterns and trends in the number of individual asylum claims submitted in Europe and selected non-European countries during 2011. The data presented are based on information available as of 14 March 2012, unless otherwise indicated. The report covers the 38 European and six non-European States that currently provide monthly asylum statistics to UNHCR. Figures are mostly based on official asylum statistics, reflecting national laws and procedures. In addition, UNHCR conducted refugee status determination under its mandate in a number of countries included in this report.