Asylum statistics April 2026
Update Explained
The CGRS has released data on asylum applications and decisions for April 2026. During this period, the Immigration Office recorded 2,078 applications for international protection, treating each individual, including children, as separate applicants. Afghanistan, Palestine, and Turkey ranked as the top three countries of origin among these applicants, followed by Congo (DRC), Guinea, Burundi, Eritrea, Somalia, Syria, and Cameroon. The CGRS issued 2,038 decisions affecting 2,476 individuals in April, with a protection rate of 24.5%. As of the end of April, the total workload, which represents pending cases yet to be decided by the CGRS, stood at 25,167. Given the current processing capacity and workforce expansion, 6,500 cases are considered manageable, meaning the actual backlog is 18,667 cases.
What changed
The number of asylum applications and decisions and the expansion of the workforce to process more applications.
Why it matters
The release of these figures highlights the volume of asylum applications and decisions, showing a significant backlog of cases compared to the standard manageable workload.
Who is affected
- Asylum seekers from Afghanistan, Palestine, and Turkey
- Individuals applying for international protection processed by the CGRS in April 2026
Key dates
End of workload measurement
Apr 30, 2026
End of April 2026
Key details
- Total asylum applications in April 2026 were 2,078.
- The CGRS made 2,038 decisions affecting 2,476 individuals in April 2026.
- The protection rate during this time was 24.5%.
- The total workload at the end of April amounted to 25,167 cases, with a backlog of 18,667 cases.