Why are refugees trying to leave Lesvos & Greece to get to the rest of Europe? These statistics are just one reason. Despite a Common European Asylum System, asylum seekers in Greece do not have the same chance of protection as in the rest of Europe. (Source Eurostat)

2016 saw a significant drop in approval rating for non-Syrian asylum seekers in Greece, while approval rating in the rest of Europe has been increasing. (Source Eurostat)

Bengali applicants 

Under 5% of Bengali asylum seekers in Greece are approved at the first instance, while the European average is over 20%. (Source Eurostat)

Pakistani applicants 

Under 5% of Pakistani asylum seekers in Greece are approved at the first instance, while the European average is much higher. (Source Eurostat)

Syrian applicants 

Syrian asylum seekers see dramatic drop in approval ratings after the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement in March 2016. (Source Eurostat)

NIGERIAN applicants 

Under 10% of Nigerian asylum seekers in Greece are approved at the first instance, while the European average is much higher. (Source Eurostat)

Afghan applicants

Afghans seeking asylum are also more likely to have their applications rejected in Greece than the rest of Europe. (Source Eurostat)