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Individuals granted asylum affirmatively

Country of nationality — Nigeria (persons)
In 2021 (most recent) there were 306 individuals granted asylum affirmatively in the United States for Nigeria (country of nationality). This decreased by 94 or 23.50% from 2020.
  • Highest: 749 in 2019
  • Lowest: 51 in 2014
Data table
YearNigeria
2021306
2020400
2019749
2018452
2017123
201669
2015100
201451
201361
201262
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

May 23, 2023

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