Facts and figures
For accurate reporting
Getting the facts and figures right is essential to understanding the real experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland and the UK.
Find out about:
- definitions and facts about refugees and asylum seekers
- statistics on asylum applications
- statistics on asylum decisions
- statistics on asylum decisions made following a review of the initial decision
- statistics on asylum support
- information about the 1951 Refugee Convention
- other sources of useful information
We do not produce this information ourselves but in many cases refer to statistics provided by the Home Office.
Find regular factual updates on the Home Office website
Find facts and figures on asylum provided by other organisations


