The Ministry of the Interior has published the monthly cumulative report on international protection, with data as of July 31, 2025. This report details the status of asylum applications and other forms of protection filed in Spain, as well as the decisions made by the administration during the first seven months of the year.
1. What is the monthly progress report on international protection?
This is an official statistical report that summarizes:
- The total number of applications for international protection filed.
- The breakdown by type of protection (asylum, subsidiary protection, humanitarian grounds).
- Decisions issued: approvals, denials, and other administrative rulings.
2. Pending Applications as of July 2025
During the first seven months of the year, Spain has continued to receive a high volume of asylum applications. Although the final report provides the exact figures, the trend confirms:
- A steady increase compared to the same months of 2024.
- A significant concentration of applications in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.
- The continued presence of nationalities that have historically accounted for the majority of applications, such as Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru.
These figures show that Spain remains one of the European countries facing the greatest pressure in the area of asylum.
3. Resolutions Issued
The report also details the number of cases resolved between January and July 2025.
In general terms:
- The number of refugee and subsidiary protection status grants remains stable, although it represents a low percentage of the total number of applications.
- Most completed cases result in a denial.
- Applications for residence permits on humanitarian grounds continue to be processed, particularly for applicants from certain Latin American countries.
This reflects both administrative overload and a trend toward restricting the granting of full refugee status.
4. Trends and Comparison with Previous Years
The year-over-year comparison shows that the number of applications in 2025 is in line with the sustained growth seen since 2019 (with the exception of the temporary decline during the pandemic).
With regard to decisions, the administration has sought to speed up response times, although the data suggest that the backlog of pending cases remains a structural challenge.
5. What does this development mean for applicants and professionals?
- Asylum seekers: Processing times are likely to remain long, so it is essential to seek specialized advice to ensure that the application is filed correctly and properly tracked.
- Professionals and NGOs: This data is key to planning resources and assistance, as it helps anticipate the administrative and social burden in the coming months.
- Immigration policy: The report confirms the need to increase resources and staff at the Office of Asylum and Refuge (OAR) to meet the growing demand.
Source of information: Asylum and Refuge | Latest Data
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Diana Caballero
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