Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Namibia
Namibia: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum was 5,258 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Namibia, 1991–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Namibia is 5,258, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 197.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Namibia peaked at 30,886 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 136, in 1991.
That places Namibia 107th out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 136 | — |
| 1992 | 171 | +25.7% |
| 1993 | 584 | +241.5% |
| 1994 | 1,145 | +96.1% |
| 1995 | 1,679 | +46.6% |
| 1996 | 2,198 | +30.9% |
| 1997 | 2,502 | +13.8% |
| 1998 | 3,816 | +52.5% |
| 1999 | 7,612 | +99.5% |
| 2000 | 27,263 | +258.2% |
| 2001 | 30,886 | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 21,649 | -29.9% |
| 2003 | 19,800 | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 14,773 | -25.4% |
| 2005 | 5,297 | -64.1% |
| 2006 | 5,454 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 6,522 | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 6,794 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 7,160 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 7,249 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 6,050 | -16.5% |
| 2012 | 1,808 | -70.1% |
| 2013 | 2,330 | +28.9% |
| 2014 | 1,765 | -24.2% |
| 2015 | 1,730 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 1,747 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 2,182 | +24.9% |
| 2018 | 2,394 | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 3,182 | +32.9% |
| 2020 | 3,578 | +12.4% |
| 2021 | 3,733 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 4,685 | +25.5% |
| 2023 | 5,157 | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 5,258 | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,205 | 136 | 7,612 | 9 |
| 2000s | 14,560 | 5,297 | 30,886 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,044 | 1,730 | 7,249 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,482 | 3,578 | 5,258 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 104 Azerbaijan 6,431 compare
- 105 Paraguay 6,071 compare
- 106 Mozambique 5,370 compare
- 108 Argentina 4,409 compare
- 109 Republic of Korea 4,241 compare
- 110 Gambia 3,964 compare
More population data for Namibia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,780 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4525 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.091 (2100)
- Population density 7.16 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 357,079 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.091 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.52 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.0311 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 5,258 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Namibia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Namibia was 5,258 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 30,886 in 2001.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 136 in 1991.
- How does Namibia rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum?
- Namibia ranks 107th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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