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Saturday, September 5, 2015

According to UNHCR Germany continues to be the most popular destination for migrants arriving in Europe

According to figures from the UNHCR, Germany continues to be the most popular destination for migrants arriving in Europe. 

It has received the highest number of asylum applications, with more than 188,000 by the end of July 2015 - 15,416 more than in the whole of 2014
Chart showing asylum applications submitted to selected European countries 
Chart of asylum applications per 1,000 population, 2014


Where do the migrants come from?

The conflict in Syria continues to be the by far the biggest driver of the migration. But the ongoing violence in Afghanistan, abuses in Eritrea, as well as poverty in Kosovo are also leading people to look for new lives elsewhere.
Origin of asylum applicants

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