avvisningsgrad

Avvisningsgrad, literally the “rejection rate” in Norwegian and Swedish, is a statistical measure used to express the share of items, cases, or individuals that are rejected within a defined process over a specific period. It is applied across several domains, most prominently in immigration and asylum procedures, but also in fields such as quality control, healthcare screening, and administrative workflows.

Calculation and interpretation: Avvisningsgrad is typically calculated as the number of rejections divided by the total number of processed cases, multiplied by 100 to yield a percentage. In practice, the exact denominator can vary by context; some implementations exclude cases later overturned on appeal or review. Because definitions of “rejection” differ between domains, careful specification of the dataset and criteria is essential for meaningful comparisons.

Contexts in use: In immigration policy, avvisningsgrad serves as an indicator of stringency or selectivity, showing how many asylum claims are denied relative to total claims processed within a period. Policy changes, resource constraints, and legal criteria can influence the rate. In manufacturing and quality control, it denotes the defect or rejection rate, guiding process improvement. In medical or laboratory screening, a related usage may describe the proportion of samples deemed non-viable or inconclusive, affecting testing throughput and resource allocation.

Limitations and interpretation: A single avvisningsgrad can obscure important details, such as differences across regions, applicant categories, or types of claims. A high rate may reflect strict criteria or operational backlogs, while a low rate could indicate leniency or under-enforcement. For proper interpretation, the rate should be analyzed together with the reasons for rejection, appeal outcomes, and contextual factors.