Asylum statistics June 2026
Update Explained
The recent asylum statistics published for June 2026 show that the Immigration Office registered 2,196 applications for international protection that month, counting each person, including children, separately. The top three countries of origin for these applicants were Palestine, Afghanistan, and Turkey, followed by Burundi, Eritrea, Congo (DRC), Cameroon, Guinea, Syria, and Georgia. The CGRS made 2,570 decisions affecting 3,133 individuals, with a protection rate of 29.7%. At the end of June, the CGRS had a total workload of 26,519 cases, indicating a significant backlog given that a normal caseload should be 6,500 cases.
Why it matters
The statistics indicate a backlog in the asylum process, with 20,019 cases over the normal workload, potentially leading to delays in processing times.
Who is affected
- asylum applicants from Palestine, Afghanistan, and Turkey
- asylum applicants from Burundi, Eritrea, Congo (DRC), Cameroon, Guinea, Syria, and Georgia
Key dates
End of June
At the end of June 2026, the total workload was reported.
Key details
- The protection rate for decisions made in June 2026 was 29.7%.
- The total workload of pending cases reached 26,519, whereas a normal workload is 6,500 cases.