Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Benin
Benin: Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate was 474.58 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Benin, 1985–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Benin is 474.58 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 707.2% on the previous year and up 302.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Benin peaked at 531 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -96.17 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Benin ranks 1st of 170 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Benin, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 362.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 1987 | -18.45 % change on previous year | -1806.6% |
| 1988 | -61.44 % change on previous year | +233.0% |
| 1989 | -27.04 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 1990 | -46.85 % change on previous year | +73.3% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | -35.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | -54.94 % change on previous year | +53.7% |
| 1995 | -66.13 % change on previous year | +20.4% |
| 1996 | -75 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 1997 | -51.12 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 1998 | -0.5491 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 1999 | 26.02 % change on previous year | -4838.5% |
| 2000 | 17.47 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 2001 | 11.75 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 2002 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 2003 | 0.359 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 2004 | -4.61 % change on previous year | -1384.3% |
| 2005 | 531 % change on previous year | -11617.2% |
| 2006 | -64.39 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2007 | -29.43 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 2008 | -8.99 % change on previous year | -69.5% |
| 2009 | 4 % change on previous year | -144.5% |
| 2010 | -0.9439 % change on previous year | -123.6% |
| 2011 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -214.3% |
| 2012 | -31.24 % change on previous year | -2994.7% |
| 2013 | -96.17 % change on previous year | +207.9% |
| 2014 | 117.89 % change on previous year | -222.6% |
| 2015 | 27.05 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 2016 | 52.85 % change on previous year | +95.4% |
| 2017 | 31.34 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 2018 | 10.51 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2019 | 6.08 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 2020 | 12.76 % change on previous year | +109.8% |
| 2021 | 24.36 % change on previous year | +90.8% |
| 2022 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 2023 | 58.8 % change on previous year | +2273.8% |
| 2024 | 474.58 % change on previous year | +707.2% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 474.58 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.0843 % change on previous year. (38 countries reporting)
- Benin's 474.58 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.37 % change on previous year, 108.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Benin changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +11617.2% | -4.61 % change on previous year | 531 % change on previous year |
| 1999 | +4838.5% | -0.5491 % change on previous year | 26.02 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | -2994.7% | 1.08 % change on previous year | -31.24 % change on previous year |
| 2023 | +2273.8% | 2.48 % change on previous year | 58.8 % change on previous year |
| 1987 | -1806.6% | 1.08 % change on previous year | -18.45 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | -1384.3% | 0.359 % change on previous year | -4.61 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 51.33 % change on previous year | -61.44 % change on previous year | 362.5 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | -33.81 % change on previous year | -75 % change on previous year | 26.02 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 46.17 % change on previous year | -64.39 % change on previous year | 531 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.85 % change on previous year | -96.17 % change on previous year | 117.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 114.6 % change on previous year | 2.48 % change on previous year | 474.58 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More population data for Benin
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4203 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4203 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6566 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 25,264 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.48 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1997 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.41 (2100)
- Population density 351.08 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.95 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Benin?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Benin was 474.58 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 531 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -96.17 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Benin rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- Benin ranks 1st out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 302.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.