"More than 100,000 people claimed asylum in the UK last year, slightly down on the year before but still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, official figures show. Government figures published on Thursday revealed that 100,625 people applied for asylum in 2025, down 4 per cent on 2024. This is more than double the number arriving in the pre-pandemic year 2019, when 45,537 people claimed sanctuary."
"The number of people arriving in the UK on small boats rose by 13 per cent year-on-year to 45,774 but this was still lower than the 2022 peak. Small boat migrants accounted for 41 per cent of the total number of people claiming asylum last year, with Eritreans the most common nationality arriving in the UK after making the perilous journey across the Channel."
"Home Office data revealed that migrants are now making the crossing in larger dinghies with an average of 71 people in each boat in the winter months last year. Some 39 per cent of asylum seekers claimed sanctuary after entering the UK on a visa or on other legal routes."
Official UK government figures show 100,625 people applied for asylum in 2025, representing a 4% decrease from 2024 but significantly exceeding pre-pandemic numbers from 2019 when 45,537 people claimed sanctuary. Small boat arrivals increased 13% year-on-year to 45,774 individuals, though this remained lower than the 2022 peak. Small boat migrants comprised 41% of total asylum claims, with Eritreans being the most common nationality making the Channel crossing. Migrants now travel in larger dinghies, averaging 71 people per boat during winter months. Additionally, 39% of asylum seekers entered the UK through legal visa routes or other lawful pathways. Pakistani nationals were among the top five nationalities claiming asylum.
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