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Homepage >> Quiz >> How much do you know about the refugee crisis *2016*?

How much do you know about the refugee crisis *2016*?

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March 30, 2017
Migration phenomena are still affecting Europe, and Italy in particular. The topics of arrivals by sea and asylum seekers are constantly discussed, but how accurately? Here are 10 questions (and a lot of data) to test your knowledge on arrivals and asylum seekers in 2016.
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Migration phenomena are still affecting Europe, and Italy in particular. The topics of arrivals by sea and asylum seekers are constantly discussed, but how accurately? Here are 10 questions (and a lot of data) to test your knowledge on arrivals and asylum seekers in 2016.

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  1. Question 1 of 10
    1. Question

    Which country hosts the largest number of refugees worldwide?

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    Turkey.

    According to the UNHCR Global Trends 2015, Turkey hosted the largest number of refugees worldwide (2.5 million, an increase of nearly +1 million from 2015 when it hosted 1.6 million people), followed by Pakistan (1.6 million) and Lebanon (1.1 million). It should be noted that, according to United Nations Statistics Division classification, the 10 countries hosting the largest numbers of refugees were in developing regions. In other words, the task of welcoming refugees has fallen disproportionately on the poorest countries.

    Source: UNHCR.

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    Turkey.

    According to the UNHCR Global Trends 2015, Turkey hosted the largest number of refugees worldwide (2.5 million, an increase of nearly +1 million from 2015 when it hosted 1.6 million people), followed by Pakistan (1.6 million) and Lebanon (1.1 million). It should be noted that, according to United Nations Statistics Division classification, the 10 countries hosting the largest numbers of refugees were in developing regions. In other words, the task of welcoming refugees has fallen disproportionately on the poorest countries.

    Source: UNHCR.

  2. Question 2 of 10
    2. Question

    How many migrants and refugees reached Europe via the Mediterranean in 2016?

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    About 350,000.

    According to UNHCR (the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), about 170,000 migrants crossed the Mediterranean from Turkey to Greece in 2016, and about 160,000 reached Italy.
    Read our in-depth analysis on arrivals by sea in 2016.

    Source: UNHCR.

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    About 350,000.

    According to UNHCR (the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), about 170,000 migrants crossed the Mediterranean from Turkey to Greece in 2016, and about 160,000 reached Italy.
    Read our in-depth analysis on arrivals by sea in 2016.

    Source: UNHCR.

  3. Question 3 of 10
    3. Question

    Compared to 2015, arrivals on European coasts (Greece, Italy, and parts of Spain) in 2016…

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    Have decreased by about two thirds.

    By the end of 2016, the number of migrants and refugees arriving by sea (about 350,000) had decreased by two thirds from 2015 (about 1 million).
    Read our in-depth analysis on arrivals by sea in 2016.

    Source: UNHCR.

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    Have decreased by about two thirds.

    By the end of 2016, the number of migrants and refugees arriving by sea (about 350,000) had decreased by two thirds from 2015 (about 1 million).
    Read our in-depth analysis on arrivals by sea in 2016.

    Source: UNHCR.

  4. Question 4 of 10
    4. Question

    How many people died at sea while trying to reach Europe in 2016?

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    About 5,000.

    5,022 people died or went missing at sea in the attempt to cross the Mediterranean in 2016, the highest number ever recorded.
    Read our in-depth analysis on deaths at sea in 2016.

    Source: IOM and UNHCR.

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    About 5,000.

    5,022 people died or went missing at sea in the attempt to cross the Mediterranean in 2016, the highest number ever recorded.
    Read our in-depth analysis on deaths at sea in 2016.

    Source: IOM and UNHCR.

  5. Question 5 of 10
    5. Question

    Compared to 2015, arrivals in Italy in 2016…

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    Have increased slightly.

    By the end 2016, the number of migrants and refugees arriving by sea (circa 180,000) had increased by 18% from 2015 (about 150,000).
    Read our in-depth analysis on arrivals by sea in 2016.

    Source: UNHCR.

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    Have increased slightly.

    By the end 2016, the number of migrants and refugees arriving by sea (circa 180,000) had increased by 18% from 2015 (about 150,000).
    Read our in-depth analysis on arrivals by sea in 2016.

    Source: UNHCR.

  6. Question 6 of 10
    6. Question

    What is the most common nationality of those who arrived in Italy?

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    Nigerian.

    Nigerians make up the majority (21%) of those who landed in Italy in 2016, with Eritreans coming second at a distance (12%).
    Read our in-depth analysis on arrivals by sea in 2016.

    Source: UNHCR.

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    Nigerian.

    Nigerians make up the majority (21%) of those who landed in Italy in 2016, with Eritreans coming second at a distance (12%).
    Read our in-depth analysis on arrivals by sea in 2016.

    Source: UNHCR.

  7. Question 7 of 10
    7. Question

    How many unaccompanied foreign minors arrived in Italy in 2016?

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    About 25,000.

    More precisely, 25,846 unaccompanied minors arrived in Italy in 2016, making up 14% of the total; “only” 2,377 minors came accompanied by adults. The number actually doubled from 2015. Unaccompanied minors are predominantly African: the five most common countries of origin are Eritrea, Gambia, Nigeria, Egypt, and Guinea.

    It should also be noted that, for many of these young people, Italy is not the final destination but only a country of transit during their journey to other European countries where they will be reunited with their loved ones. Relatively few young people apply for international protection in Italy, whereas many try to evade the Italian reception facilities where they are hosted (according to data from the Ministry of Labour, 6,508 unaccompanied foreign minors were unaccounted for by the end of November 2016).
    Read our in-depth analysis on unaccompanied foreign minors in Italy.

    Source: UNHCR; Ministry of Labour – Directorate General for Immigration and Integration Policies.

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    About 25,000.

    More precisely, 25,846 unaccompanied minors arrived in Italy in 2016, making up 14% of the total; “only” 2,377 minors came accompanied by adults. The number actually doubled from 2015. Unaccompanied minors are predominantly African: the five most common countries of origin are Eritrea, Gambia, Nigeria, Egypt, and Guinea.

    It should also be noted that, for many of these young people, Italy is not the final destination but only a country of transit during their journey to other European countries where they will be reunited with their loved ones. Relatively few young people apply for international protection in Italy, whereas many try to evade the Italian reception facilities where they are hosted (according to data from the Ministry of Labour, 6,508 unaccompanied foreign minors were unaccounted for by the end of November 2016).
    Read our in-depth analysis on unaccompanied foreign minors in Italy.

    Source: UNHCR; Ministry of Labour – Directorate General for Immigration and Integration Policies.

  8. Question 8 of 10
    8. Question

    How many women arrived in Italy in 2016?

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    About 25,000.

    24,133 women landed in Italy in 2016, making up 13% of the total arrivals, and a fraction of the total compared to men (almost 130,000). Many among them are from Nigeria: 11,006 Nigerians arrived in 2016, almost twice as many as in 2015, and the IOM has warned that about 80% are victims of human trafficking.

    Source: IOM, UNHCR.

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    About 25,000.

    24,133 women landed in Italy in 2016, making up 13% of the total arrivals, and a fraction of the total compared to men (almost 130,000). Many among them are from Nigeria: 11,006 Nigerians arrived in 2016, almost twice as many as in 2015, and the IOM has warned that about 80% are victims of human trafficking.

    Source: IOM, UNHCR.

  9. Question 9 of 10
    9. Question

    How many asylum applications did Italy receive in 2016?

    Correct

    About 125,000.

    According to data provided by Prefect Angelo Trovato, who oversees the network the national network of committees that process asylum requests, Italy received 123,600 applications in 2016, in keeping with the trend of growth: applications went from 26,000 in 2013 to 64,000 in 2014 and from 83,000 in 2015 to 123,000 in 2016.

    As for the demographic data, the overwhelming majority of asylum seekers are male: 105,000 men versus fewer than 19,000 women. Minors make up less than half of the total, with 12,000 applications.
    Read our in-depth analysis on asylum applications in Italy.

    Source: Ministry of Interior.

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    About 125,000.

    According to data provided by Prefect Angelo Trovato, who oversees the network the national network of committees that process asylum requests, Italy received 123,600 applications in 2016, in keeping with the trend of growth: applications went from 26,000 in 2013 to 64,000 in 2014 and from 83,000 in 2015 to 123,000 in 2016.

    As for the demographic data, the overwhelming majority of asylum seekers are male: 105,000 men versus fewer than 19,000 women. Minors make up less than half of the total, with 12,000 applications.
    Read our in-depth analysis on asylum applications in Italy.

    Source: Ministry of Interior.

  10. Question 10 of 10
    10. Question

    How many asylum seekers were denied protection in Italy in 2016?

    Correct

    Over half.

    91,102 requests for international protection were adjudicated in Italy in 2016; 56% of these were rejected (39% were rejected in 2014, and 58% in 2015).

    Of all the applications that were accepted, 5% were granted refugee status, 14% were granted subsidiary protection and 21% were granted humanitarian protection.
    Read our in-depth analysis on rejected applications and our in-depth analysis on the civil procedure for appeals in decisions on international protection.

    Source:  Ministry of Interior.

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    Over half.

    91,102 requests for international protection were adjudicated in Italy in 2016; 56% of these were rejected (39% were rejected in 2014, and 58% in 2015).

    Of all the applications that were accepted, 5% were granted refugee status, 14% were granted subsidiary protection and 21% were granted humanitarian protection.
    Read our in-depth analysis on rejected applications and our in-depth analysis on the civil procedure for appeals in decisions on international protection.

    Source:  Ministry of Interior.

Tagged With: Arrivals by sea, asylum requests, Asylum seekers, Europe, Italy, Refugees, Unaccompanied minors, Women

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