Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Ghana
Ghana: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth was 5.98 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Ghana, 1976–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 5.98 % change on previous year for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 134.6% on the previous year and up 579.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Ghana peaked at 328.57 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -58.82 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Ghana 66th 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 38.46 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -5.56 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 1978 | -58.82 % change on previous year | +958.8% |
| 1979 | 328.57 % change on previous year | -658.6% |
| 1983 | -10 % change on previous year | -103.0% |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 33.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 33.33 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1987 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -118.8% |
| 1988 | -6.67 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1989 | -42.86 % change on previous year | +542.9% |
| 1991 | 0.0616 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 1992 | 49.04 % change on previous year | +79571.1% |
| 1994 | -24.27 % change on previous year | -149.5% |
| 1995 | -26.8 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1996 | -57.2 % change on previous year | +113.4% |
| 1997 | -35.83 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 1998 | -36.3 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1999 | -8.94 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
| 2000 | -4.09 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 2001 | -7.29 % change on previous year | +78.3% |
| 2002 | 184.26 % change on previous year | -2627.2% |
| 2003 | 31.16 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 2004 | -4.32 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 2005 | 27.31 % change on previous year | -732.1% |
| 2006 | -16.06 % change on previous year | -158.8% |
| 2007 | -22.22 % change on previous year | +38.4% |
| 2008 | -47.93 % change on previous year | +115.8% |
| 2009 | -24.98 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 2010 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
| 2011 | -1.74 % change on previous year | -237.0% |
| 2012 | 17.84 % change on previous year | -1127.8% |
| 2013 | 16.67 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2014 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -107.5% |
| 2015 | -5.66 % change on previous year | +353.7% |
| 2016 | -31.82 % change on previous year | +462.3% |
| 2017 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -107.6% |
| 2018 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -187.4% |
| 2019 | 0.4203 % change on previous year | -119.9% |
| 2020 | 3.85 % change on previous year | +816.1% |
| 2021 | -4.13 % change on previous year | -207.2% |
| 2022 | -28.27 % change on previous year | +585.1% |
| 2023 | -17.28 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 2024 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -134.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 75.66 % change on previous year | -58.82 % change on previous year | 328.57 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 0.1275 % change on previous year | -42.86 % change on previous year | 33.33 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | -17.53 % change on previous year | -57.2 % change on previous year | 49.04 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 11.59 % change on previous year | -47.93 % change on previous year | 184.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.3963 % change on previous year | -31.82 % change on previous year | 17.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -7.97 % change on previous year | -28.27 % change on previous year | 5.98 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 63 United States of America 6.39 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Germany 6.03 % change on previous year compare
- 65 South Africa 6 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Burkina Faso 5.78 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Italy 4.88 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Republic of Korea 4.64 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Ghana
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2469 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4.28 million people (2100)
- Population density 296.87 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5066 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.76 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Ghana?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Ghana was 5.98 % 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 328.57 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was -58.82 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Ghana rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- Ghana ranks 66th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 579.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.