Decline in asylum applicants and temporary protections
In 2024, 912 415 non-EU citizens lodged a first-time asylum application in the EU, indicating a 13.1% decrease from 1 049 508 in 2023. At the same time, 780 280 people having fled Ukraine received temporary protection, indicating a 26.1% drop from 1 056 010 in 2023.
https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20250620-2