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The map below shows the flow of asylum seekers toEuropean countries over time.

Each moving point on the map represents 25 people. That corresponds to approximately one busload with every other seat taken.

Speed

Hover over countries to show details. Click on a country to lock the selection.

The line chart displays the total rate of asylum seekers over time. Hover over the chart to move the map in time.

Country by country

The chart below shows the monthly total refugees originating from and seeking asylum in different countries.

Time

September 2015

Missing data from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, United Kingdom and 2 other countries

Only a fraction makes it to Europe

The United Nations estimates that half a million Syrian refugees have sought asylum in Europe between April 2011 and September 2015. Standing very tighly together, they would fit on 8 soccer fields.

Only a small fraction of refugees fleeing their homes make it to Europe. The UN has registered four million Syrian refugees in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt and North Africa. Most of them live in refugee camps close to the border. They would fit on 59 soccer fields.