Name: Individuals Granted Asylum Affirmatively in the United States: Data and Trends
Creator: USAFacts
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Government 10-K Climate

Individuals granted asylum affirmatively

(persons)

In 2021 (most recent) there were 10,325 individuals granted asylum affirmatively in the United States. This decreased by 6,038 or 36.90% from 2020.

Highest: 26,979 in 2019
Lowest: 10,325 in 2021

Data table

Year	Individuals granted asylum affirmatively
2021	10,325
2020	16,363
2019	26,979
2018	24,543
2017	15,815
2016	11,620
2015	17,807
2014	14,425
2013	14,890
2012	16,871

Sources

Agency	The Department of Homeland Security
Source	Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts	May 23, 2023
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