Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Peru
Peru: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum was 6,742 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,742
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
103rd
of 183 countries
All-time high
6,742
in 2024
All-time low
425
in 1998
Years of data
54
1970–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Peru, 1970–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Peru stood at 6,742. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 428.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Peru peaked at 6,742 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 425, in 1998.
That places Peru 103rd 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,500 | — |
| 1971 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1,550 | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 4,600 | +196.8% |
| 1975 | 600 | -87.0% |
| 1976 | 440 | -26.7% |
| 1977 | 1,200 | +172.7% |
| 1978 | 1,100 | -8.3% |
| 1979 | 6,280 | +470.9% |
| 1980 | 1,460 | -76.8% |
| 1981 | 1,500 | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 1,200 | -20.0% |
| 1983 | 600 | -50.0% |
| 1984 | 560 | -6.7% |
| 1985 | 700 | +25.0% |
| 1986 | 600 | -14.3% |
| 1987 | 640 | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 654 | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 691 | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 724 | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 683 | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 640 | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 736 | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 656 | -10.9% |
| 1995 | 610 | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 659 | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 744 | +12.9% |
| 1998 | 425 | -42.9% |
| 1999 | 700 | +64.7% |
| 2000 | 686 | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 681 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 679 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 710 | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 757 | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 835 | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 897 | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 981 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 1,060 | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 1,092 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 1,129 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 1,130 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 1,100 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 1,128 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 1,275 | +13.0% |
| 2015 | 1,454 | +14.0% |
| 2016 | 1,615 | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 1,788 | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 2,506 | +40.2% |
| 2019 | 2,850 | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 4,272 | +49.9% |
| 2021 | 5,790 | +35.5% |
| 2022 | 6,543 | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 6,712 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 6,742 | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,086 | 440 | 6,280 | 9 |
| 1980s | 860.5 | 560 | 1,500 | 10 |
| 1990s | 657.7 | 425 | 744 | 10 |
| 2000s | 837.8 | 679 | 1,092 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,598 | 1,100 | 2,850 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,012 | 4,272 | 6,742 | 5 |
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More population data for Peru
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0396 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3151 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 42,023 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.9219 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6906 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.438 (2100)
- Population density 29.82 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.66 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Peru?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Peru was 6,742 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 6,742 in 2024.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 425 in 1998.
- How does Peru rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum?
- Peru ranks 103rd out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 428.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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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