Does Britain have more asylum seekers than most countries?
South Africa was the main country of destination for asylum seekers of all nationalities in 2009, with an estimated 222,000 new asylum claims. was the second most sought-after destination for new asylum-seekers in 2009 with an estimated 47,900 asylum applications, followed by France (42,100), Malaysia (40,100), Ecuador (35,500), Canada (34,000), and the United Kingdom (30,700).
South Africa was the main country of destination for asylum seekers of all nationalities in 2009, with an estimated 222,000 new asylum claims. The United States was the second most sought-after destination for new asylum-seekers in 2009 with an estimated 47,900 asylum applications, followed by France (42,100), Malaysia (40,100), Ecuador (35,500), Canada (34,000), and the United Kingdom (30,700).
