Many people in Wales care deeply about fairness, safe communities and honest information.

But discussions about asylum can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming.

This page brings together key facts about asylum in Wales, alongside context that helps explain what the figures really mean.

Because good information helps communities feel informed, confident and less anxious about complex issues.

In the year ending December 2025:

• around 3,353 people were receiving asylum support in Wales
• this was less than 5% of the UK total

Wales has a population of more than 3 million people. So if you put everyone who had been dispersed to Wales this year they would only fill around 3% of the Principality Stadium.

People seeking asylum make up a very small proportion of the overall population.

Research shows people often overestimate asylum numbers when they only hear headlines or online debate.

Having local facts and context can help communities feel calmer and more confident about what is actually happening.