Asylum statistics August 2026
Update Explained
The CGRS has released asylum statistics for August 2026. During this month, 2,142 individuals, each counted separately, applied for international protection. The leading countries of origin for these applicants were Afghanistan, Palestine, and Eritrea, followed by Turkey, Burundi, Congo (DRC), Cameroon, Guinea, Somalia, and Ukraine. The CGRS made 2,242 decisions affecting 2,724 people, achieving a protection rate of 23%. By the end of August, the total workload of the CGRS, which refers to unresolved cases, was 27,514. With the current resources, only 6,500 cases represent a normal workload, indicating a significant backlog of 21,014 cases.
Why it matters
There is a significant backlog in asylum case processing, which may lead to longer waiting times for decisions.
Who is affected
- Applicants for international protection from Afghanistan, Palestine, Eritrea, Turkey, Burundi, Congo (DRC), Cameroon, Guinea, Somalia, and Ukraine
- Individuals involved in pending asylum cases with the CGRS
Key details
- In August 2026, there were 2,142 new applicants for international protection.
- The CGRS made 2,242 decisions with a protection rate of 23%.
- As of the end of August 2026, the backlog of unresolved cases stood at 21,014 out of a total workload of 27,514.