Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum was 8,620 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8,620
Change on year
down 29.1%
World rank
92nd
of 183 countries
All-time high
15,364
in 2000
All-time low
300
in 1993
Years of data
34
1992–2025
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Tajikistan, 1992–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Tajikistan is 8,620, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 29.1% on the previous year and up 339.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Tajikistan peaked at 15,364 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 300, in 1993.
That places Tajikistan 92nd out of 183 countries with data for 2025, 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 Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3,000 | — |
| 1993 | 300 | -90.0% |
| 1994 | 695 | +131.7% |
| 1995 | 620 | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 1,166 | +88.1% |
| 1997 | 2,176 | +86.6% |
| 1998 | 3,634 | +67.0% |
| 1999 | 4,541 | +25.0% |
| 2000 | 15,364 | +238.3% |
| 2001 | 15,346 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 3,437 | -77.6% |
| 2003 | 3,304 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 1,835 | -44.5% |
| 2005 | 1,020 | -44.4% |
| 2006 | 930 | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 1,136 | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 1,800 | +58.5% |
| 2009 | 2,678 | +48.8% |
| 2010 | 3,131 | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 3,322 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 2,248 | -32.3% |
| 2013 | 2,050 | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 2,027 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 1,963 | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 2,724 | +38.8% |
| 2017 | 2,521 | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 2,654 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 3,788 | +42.7% |
| 2020 | 5,578 | +47.3% |
| 2021 | 10,724 | +92.3% |
| 2022 | 8,608 | -19.7% |
| 2023 | 10,092 | +17.2% |
| 2024 | 12,157 | +20.5% |
| 2025 | 8,620 | -29.1% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 8,620 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8,620, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 8,620 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70,349, 12% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,016 | 300 | 4,541 | 8 |
| 2000s | 4,685 | 930 | 15,364 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,643 | 1,963 | 3,788 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,296 | 5,578 | 12,157 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More population data for Tajikistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 15,201 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.61 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.785 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.025 (2100)
- Population density 145.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.14 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Tajikistan?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Tajikistan was 8,620 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 15,364 in 2000.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 300 in 1993.
- How does Tajikistan rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum?
- Tajikistan ranks 92nd out of 183 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 339.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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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