Swiss Asylum Rejections Jump 18.5% in 2024

Switzerland reports significant increase in rejected asylum seekers, with over 7,200 departures marking an 18.5% rise from previous year.

Key Takeaways

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Switzerland saw an 18.5% increase in rejected asylum seeker departures in 2024
34.2% of departures were voluntary, while 65.8% were escorted returns
Dublin transfers increased despite Italy's non-acceptance policy

By The Numbers

7,205

Total rejected asylum seekers who left Switzerland in 2024

4,248

Returns to country of origin

6,059

Ukrainian S-status holders who returned voluntarily

They Said

"Despite the high number of new asylum applications, SEM, in collaboration with the cantonal authorities, has managed to more or less stabilize the number of pending departures"
— State Secretariat for Migration

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Overview of Asylum Rejections

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Departure Methods and Statistics

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Country-Specific Trends

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Ukrainian Returns and Impact

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System Management and Future Outlook

Sources & References

Switzerland rejected 18.5% more asylum seekers in 2024

SWI swissinfo.ch

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