Around 261,000 asylum applicants from 151 different countries were registered in the EU-27 in 2009

This publication describes the characteristics of the main groups of asylum seekers in Europe. It gives an insight into the changes in the main groups of asylum applicants between 2008 and 2009. The country of destination, as well as the gender and age distribution of these groups, are discussed. An overview of the characteristics of unaccompanied minor applicants is also included.

• Primary Source

Eurostat: News Release No.89, 2010: EU Member States granted protection to 78,800 asylum seekers in 2009 http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-press-releases/-/3-18062010-AP

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