Statistics
September to December 2020
Data is certified correct at time of issue. Data is subject to change due to updates after the date of issue
IPA received 200 first applications. Most of the applications were lodged by boat arrivals. Nevertheless, applications lodged by non-boat arrivals continue to be received on a constant basis. IPA also received 7 subsequent applications.
First and Subsequent Applications
IPA received 200 first applications. Most of the applications were lodged by boat arrivals. Nevertheless, applications lodged by non-boat arrivals continue to be received on a constant basis. IPA also received 7 subsequent applications.
The majority of the applicants were lodged by adult male applicants, which confirms a long-standing trend. Fewer application were lodged by adult female and minor applicants.
First Applicants by Gender
The majority of the applicants were lodged by adult male applicants, which confirms a long-standing trend. Fewer application were lodged by adult female and minor applicants.
The majority of first-time applications continued to be lodged by boat arrivals.
Boat and Non-Boat Applications
The majority of first-time applications continued to be lodged by boat arrivals.
Top nationalities change according to the nationality composition of the boats being seen to by IPA.
Top Nationalities of First Time Applicants
Top nationalities change according to the nationality composition of the boats being seen to by IPA.
A high number of inadmissible decisions indicate a high number of applicants who are already beneficiaries of protection from another EU MS.
Negative Decisions
A high number of inadmissible decisions indicate a high number of applicants who are already beneficiaries of protection from another EU MS.
The majority of applications in need of international protection qualify for Subsidiary protection.
Positive Decisions
The majority of applications in need of international protection qualify for Subsidiary protection.
A number of applications lodged are subsequently discontinued.
Discontinued Applications
A number of applications lodged are subsequently discontinued.
A high number of Dublin Closure decisions indicate a high number of applications which are not the responsibility of Malta.
Otherwise Closed
A high number of Dublin Closure decisions indicate a high number of applications which are not the responsibility of Malta.
