Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth was 2.96 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Ethiopia, 1969–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 2.96 % change on previous year for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of down 74.0% on the previous year and down 94.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Ethiopia peaked at 475.33 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -66.67 % change on previous year, in 1973.
That places Ethiopia 81st out of 170 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, annual growth in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 8.24 % change on previous year | +64.8% |
| 1972 | -28.73 % change on previous year | -448.7% |
| 1973 | -66.67 % change on previous year | +132.1% |
| 1974 | 9.44 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 1975 | 88.66 % change on previous year | +838.8% |
| 1976 | -4.13 % change on previous year | -104.7% |
| 1977 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -156.7% |
| 1978 | -0.0914 % change on previous year | -103.9% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | -50.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 1983 | 465.23 % change on previous year | +25254.8% |
| 1984 | 475.33 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1985 | -0.0443 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | -26.61 % change on previous year | +59926.6% |
| 1987 | 134.52 % change on previous year | -605.6% |
| 1988 | 118.85 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1989 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1990 | 8.96 % change on previous year | +98.7% |
| 1991 | -31.55 % change on previous year | -452.3% |
| 1992 | -18.47 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 1993 | -36.87 % change on previous year | +99.6% |
| 1994 | 27.67 % change on previous year | -175.1% |
| 1995 | 13.04 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 1996 | -0.75 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 1997 | -17.28 % change on previous year | +2203.4% |
| 1998 | -18.85 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1999 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 2000 | -23.18 % change on previous year | +1257.8% |
| 2001 | -22.94 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2002 | -12.86 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2003 | -2 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 2004 | -10.97 % change on previous year | +447.4% |
| 2005 | -13.08 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 2006 | -3.81 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 2007 | -12.16 % change on previous year | +219.5% |
| 2008 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 2009 | 45.84 % change on previous year | -2531.1% |
| 2010 | 26.59 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 2011 | 87.21 % change on previous year | +228.0% |
| 2012 | 30.31 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 2013 | 15.29 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 2014 | 51.99 % change on previous year | +240.0% |
| 2015 | 11.61 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 2016 | 7.55 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2017 | 12.35 % change on previous year | +63.7% |
| 2018 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -87.4% |
| 2019 | -18.83 % change on previous year | -1312.5% |
| 2020 | 9.18 % change on previous year | -148.8% |
| 2021 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
| 2022 | 7.1 % change on previous year | +172.9% |
| 2023 | 11.4 % change on previous year | +60.5% |
| 2024 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -74.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | 1.41 % change on previous year | -66.67 % change on previous year | 88.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 112.35 % change on previous year | -50.14 % change on previous year | 475.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -7.58 % change on previous year | -36.87 % change on previous year | 27.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.7 % change on previous year | -23.18 % change on previous year | 45.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.56 % change on previous year | -18.83 % change on previous year | 87.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.65 % change on previous year | 2.6 % change on previous year | 11.4 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More population data for Ethiopia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2918 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4782 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4782 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 23.22 million people (2100)
- Population density 325.45 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.229 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.7589 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Ethiopia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Ethiopia was 2.96 % 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 475.33 % change on previous year in 1984.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was -66.67 % change on previous year in 1973.
- How does Ethiopia rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- Ethiopia ranks 81st out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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
- Refugees by country of asylum UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by 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.