{"page":1,"pages":1,"per_page":"5000","total":14,"source":[{"id":"2","name":"World Development Indicators","concept":[{"id":"Series","variable":[{"id":"SM.POP.ASYS.EO","metatype":[{"id":"Dataset","value":"WB_WDI"},{"id":"Developmentrelevance","value":"Data on asylum-seekers is vital for understanding the demand for international protection and the capacity of states to process asylum claims, aligning with the goals of the Global Compact on Refugees. This data underpins ongoing efforts by the World Bank and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to strengthen asylum systems through projects like the Asylum Capacity Support Program, which assists countries in enhancing their legal frameworks and operational capacities. Moreover, the data is used in international dialogues, such as the UN High-Level Meeting on Refugees and Migrants, to advocate for fair and efficient asylum procedures and ensure that human rights obligations are upheld."},{"id":"IndicatorName","value":"Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin"},{"id":"License_Type","value":"CC BY-4.0"},{"id":"License_URL","value":"https://datacatalog.worldbank.org/public-licenses#cc-by"},{"id":"Limitationsandexceptions","value":"Variability in national asylum procedures and processing times can lead to inconsistencies in data reporting, affecting the accuracy of cross-country comparisons. Unregistered asylum claims or informal border crossings may result in incomplete data, underestimating the true scope of the need for protection. Additionally, the changing status of individuals, such as those asylum-seekers that are recognized as refugees, complicates the tracking and categorization of data."},{"id":"Longdefinition","value":"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."},{"id":"Periodicity","value":"Annual"},{"id":"Referenceperiod","value":"2000-2025"},{"id":"Shortdefinition","value":"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."},{"id":"Source","value":"Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), uri: https://www.unhcr.org/refugee-statistics/download"},{"id":"Statisticalconceptandmethodology","value":"Methodology: Data collection on asylum-seekers is primarily handled through administrative records maintained by national authorities responsible for processing asylum claims. These records capture various stages of the asylum process, including the number of new applications, repeat applications, and cases that are pending resolution.\u000a\u000a\u000a\u000aThe methodology for collecting asylum-seeker data is guided by the International Recommendations on Refugee Statistics (IRRS), which provide standardized guidelines for data collection and reporting. These guidelines aim to ensure that data on asylum-seekers is comparable across different countries and regions, facilitating a coherent global understanding of asylum trends. The IRRS recommends that data be disaggregated by key variables such as the stage of the asylum process, the demographic characteristics of applicants, and the country of origin."},{"id":"Topic","value":"Social Protection & Labor: Migration"},{"id":"Unitofmeasure","value":"Number"}]}]}]}]}