Asylum statistics September 2026
Update Explained
In September 2026, the CGRS released statistics for asylum applications. During this month, the Immigration Office registered 2,071 individuals applying for international protection, counting each person separately, including children. The leading countries of origin for these applicants were Afghanistan, Palestine, and Eritrea. Other notable countries included Turkey, Burundi, Congo (DRC), Cameroon, Guinea, Yemen, and Syria. Decisions were made by the CGRS concerning 2,970 people, with a protection rate, indicating successful applications, being 28.1%. The CGRS reported a significant workload, with 27,794 cases awaiting decisions by the end of September, considerably higher than the target workload of 6,500, leaving a backlog of 21,294 cases.
Why it matters
There is a significant backlog of asylum applications, which may result in delays in processing and decision-making for applicants.
Who is affected
- Asylum applicants from Afghanistan, Palestine, Eritrea, Turkey, Burundi, Congo (DRC), Cameroon, Guinea, Yemen, and Syria
- Individuals awaiting decisions on their asylum applications by the CGRS
Key dates
Statistics Released
September 2026
Key details
- In September 2026, 2,071 individuals applied for international protection.
- The protection rate for decisions made in September was 28.1%.
- The CGRS had 27,794 cases pending at the end of September 2026, far exceeding the normal caseload.