Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Iceland
Iceland: Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate was -9.59 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Iceland, 1991–2024
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 Iceland is -9.59 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 114.5% on the previous year and down 132.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Iceland peaked at 186.34 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -83.86 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places Iceland 139th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 65.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 9.22 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 1993 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 23.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 17.77 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 1997 | 8.62 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 1998 | 13.49 % change on previous year | +56.5% |
| 1999 | -14.34 % change on previous year | -206.3% |
| 2000 | -4.08 % change on previous year | -71.5% |
| 2001 | -13.19 % change on previous year | +223.2% |
| 2002 | -3.43 % change on previous year | -74.0% |
| 2003 | 14.72 % change on previous year | -529.0% |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 25.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | -10.56 % change on previous year | -141.2% |
| 2007 | -83.86 % change on previous year | +693.9% |
| 2008 | -4.88 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 2009 | 48.72 % change on previous year | -1098.7% |
| 2010 | 24.14 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2011 | -23.61 % change on previous year | -197.8% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 30.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 29.17 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 82.8 % change on previous year | +183.9% |
| 2016 | 44.12 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 2017 | 47.35 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 52.08 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 62.84 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 63.31 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 25.34 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 2022 | 186.34 % change on previous year | +635.3% |
| 2023 | 66.32 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 2024 | -9.59 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's -9.59 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.84 % change on previous year. (62 countries reporting)
- Iceland's -9.59 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.23 % change on previous year. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Iceland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1098.7% | -4.88 % change on previous year | 48.72 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +635.3% | 25.34 % change on previous year | 186.34 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | -693.9% | -10.56 % change on previous year | -83.86 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.19 % change on previous year | -14.34 % change on previous year | 65.88 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -3.09 % change on previous year | -83.86 % change on previous year | 48.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.98 % change on previous year | -23.61 % change on previous year | 82.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 66.34 % change on previous year | -9.59 % change on previous year | 186.34 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
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- 137 Turkey -9.55 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Uzbekistan -9.57 % change on previous year compare
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More population data for Iceland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -5.08 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2688 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 408.78 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4806 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6617 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.502 (2100)
- Population density 3.6 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 13,661 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Iceland?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Iceland was -9.59 % 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 186.34 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -83.86 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Iceland rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- Iceland ranks 139th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 132.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.