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Individuals granted asylum affirmatively

REGION OF NATIONALITY — Africa (Person)
Frequency

Yearly

In 2021 (most recent) there were 2,230 Individuals granted asylum affirmatively in the United States for Africa (REGION OF NATIONALITY). This decreased by 1,123 or 33.49% from 2020.
  • Highest: 5,222 in 2019
  • Lowest: 2,144 in 2016
Data table
YearAfrica
20212,230
20203,353
20195,222
20184,517
20172,921
20162,144
20153,805
20144,223
20134,758
20124,903
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

August 26, 2023

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