New Zealand vs Singapore: Refugee population by country or territory of origin
New Zealand
58
in 2025
Singapore
43
in 2025
New Zealand rank
162nd
Singapore rank
165th
Refugee population by country or territory of origin over time
- New Zealand
- Singapore
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 58 against 43 in Singapore, a difference of 15.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.3 times Singapore's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Singapore ahead.
New Zealand ranks 162nd and Singapore ranks 165th of 205 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 1 and Singapore in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.56 | 63.22 | 58.67 | Singapore |
| 2010s | 21.5 | 54 | 32.5 | Singapore |
| 2020s | 44.17 | 38.17 | 6 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugee population by country or territory of origin, New Zealand or Singapore?
- New Zealand, at 58 against 43 in Singapore as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugee population by country or territory of origin between New Zealand and Singapore?
- 15, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Singapore?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Singapore rank globally for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- New Zealand ranks 162nd and Singapore ranks 165th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.