In 2024, Cyprus had the highest number of asylum applications per 1000 people in the EU, according to the Asylum and Migration overview for 2024 by the European Migration Network (EMN). The report outlines the main legal, policy, and operational developments in the fields of asylum and migration across the EU and at national level for the year 2024. Among other findings, the report highlights the significant 42% decrease in asylum applications submitted in Cyprus compared to 2023, ranking the country 8th EU-wide in absolute numbers.