Asylum statistics July 2026
Update Explained
In July 2026, the Immigration Office registered 2,019 applicants seeking international protection, with each individual, including children, being counted separately. Afghanistan, Palestine, and Eritrea were the top countries of origin for these applicants, followed by Turkey, Congo, Burundi, Cameroon, Guinea, Syria, and Russia to complete the top ten. In the same month, the CGRS made 2,495 decisions affecting 3,109 individuals, with a protection rate of 22.7%. As of the end of July, the CGRS had a total workload of 27,163 pending cases. Given the current rate of application inflow and staff capacity, 6,500 cases are considered a normal workload, meaning the backlog at that time stood at 20,663 cases.
Why it matters
The CGRS is facing a significant backlog with a pending workload more than four times what is considered normal, which may delay the processing of new and existing applications.
Who is affected
- applicants for international protection from Afghanistan, Palestine, Eritrea, Turkey, Congo, Burundi, Cameroon, Guinea, Syria, and Russia
- individuals involved in the 2,495 decisions made by the CGRS
Key details
- In July 2026, 2,019 applicants were registered for international protection.
- The protection rate for decisions made by the CGRS in July 2026 was 22.7%.
- The total workload at the end of July 2026 was 27,163 cases, with a backlog of 20,663 cases.