Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth was 4.64 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Republic of Korea, 1979–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 4.64 % change on previous year for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of down 22.2% on the previous year and down 95.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Republic of Korea peaked at 200 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -29.57 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Republic of Korea ranks 69th of 170 countries on this measure, 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 142.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 16.67 % change on previous year | -88.3% |
| 1988 | 100 % change on previous year | +500.0% |
| 1989 | 91.67 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | -29.57 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -8.02 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 200 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 2004 | 85 % change on previous year | +155.0% |
| 2005 | 64.86 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 2006 | 47.54 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2007 | 20 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 2008 | 50 % change on previous year | +150.0% |
| 2009 | 56.17 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 39.13 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 2011 | 10.51 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 2012 | 25.45 % change on previous year | +142.1% |
| 2013 | 12.3 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 2014 | 112.41 % change on previous year | +814.3% |
| 2015 | 25 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 2016 | 23.57 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 24.47 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 29.13 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2019 | 10.59 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 2020 | 7.73 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 2021 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -56.4% |
| 2022 | 7.47 % change on previous year | +121.8% |
| 2023 | 5.96 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2024 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 142.86 % change on previous year | 142.86 % change on previous year | 142.86 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 69.44 % change on previous year | 16.67 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | -7.52 % change on previous year | -29.57 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 55.69 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.26 % change on previous year | 10.51 % change on previous year | 112.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.83 % change on previous year | 3.37 % change on previous year | 7.73 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 66 Ghana 5.98 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Burkina Faso 5.78 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Italy 4.88 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Burundi 4.51 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Chile 4.49 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Mozambique 4.23 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Republic of Korea
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 599,530 people (2100)
- Population density 223.86 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3601 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.1882 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Republic of Korea?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Republic of Korea was 4.64 % 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 Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 200 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.57 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- Republic of Korea ranks 69th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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.