Asylum statistics May 2026
Update Explained
In May 2026, the Immigration Office registered a total of 1,844 new applicants seeking international protection. This figure includes every individual counted separately, such as children. The top three countries of origin for these applicants were Afghanistan, Burundi, and Palestine, followed by Turkey, Congo (DRC), Eritrea, Cameroon, Guinea, Syria, and Georgia. During the same month, the CGRS made 2,063 decisions affecting 2,508 individuals with a protection rate of 25.5%. The CGRS reported a total workload of 25,546 undecided cases at the end of May. Of these, 19,046 cases are considered as backlog beyond the normal caseload of 6,500 cases.
Why it matters
The asylum system is processing a high volume of cases and currently has a significant backlog, indicating potential delays in decision-making for asylum applications.
Key dates
End
May 31, 2026
End of May 2026 figures and statistics.
Key details
- 1,844 applicants registered for international protection in May 2026.
- Protection rate in May 2026 was 25.5%.
- The backlog at the end of May 2026 amounted to 19,046 cases.