20/02/2026
Eurostat data relating to November
Asylum applications in the EU
In November 2025, 54,825 first-time asylum seekers (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, a decrease of 26% compared to November 2024 (74,495) and 12% compared to October 2025 (62,375).
In November, Venezuelans constituted the largest group of asylum seekers (8,060 first-time applicants), followed by Afghans (5,125), Bangladeshis (3,585), and Syrians (2,365).
Italy (12,195), Spain (11,875), France (8,845), and Germany (8,740) received the highest number of first-time asylum seekers, accounting for 76% of all first-time asylum seekers in the EU.
Published: Friday 20 February 2026 - Last modify: Tuesday 14 April 2026
