First-instance asylum decisions (United Kingdom): 135.7K in 2025, the latest available value.
25 observations from 2001 to 2025. Source: Home Office.
Total first-instance asylum decisions issued — measures the throughput of OFPRA's pipeline.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 135.7K |
| 2024 | 86.6K |
| 2023 | 91.6K |
| 2022 | 22.8K |
| 2021 | 17.9K |
| 2020 | 18.5K |
| 2019 | 28.6K |
| 2018 | 29K |
| 2017 | 27.9K |
| 2016 | 31K |
| 2015 | 38.1K |
| 2014 | 25.9K |
| 2013 | 22.6K |
| 2012 | 21.9K |
| 2011 | 22.8K |
| 2010 | 26.5K |
| 2009 | 31K |
| 2008 | 23.8K |
| 2007 | 26.7K |
| 2006 | 25.5K |
| 2005 | 33.2K |
| 2004 | 55.4K |
| 2003 | 80.4K |
| 2002 | 103.5K |
| 2001 | 120.9K |