Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Kuwait
Kuwait: Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate was -14.69 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Kuwait, 1980–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded -14.69 % change on previous year for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.3% on the previous year and down 322.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Kuwait peaked at 101.19 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -99.42 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Kuwait ranks 146th of 170 countries on this measure, 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | -60 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 11 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 26.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | -18.86 % change on previous year | -171.0% |
| 1992 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 1993 | -33.15 % change on previous year | +2025.8% |
| 1994 | 0.0667 % change on previous year | -100.2% |
| 1995 | -88.99 % change on previous year | -133580.9% |
| 1996 | 15.88 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1997 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 1998 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -1005.9% |
| 1999 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 2000 | -35.93 % change on previous year | -1088.4% |
| 2001 | -54.79 % change on previous year | +52.5% |
| 2002 | 21.2 % change on previous year | -138.7% |
| 2003 | -0.1972 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2004 | 0.0659 % change on previous year | -133.4% |
| 2005 | 0.2633 % change on previous year | +299.7% |
| 2006 | -96.78 % change on previous year | -36853.2% |
| 2008 | 0.207 % change on previous year | -100.2% |
| 2009 | -99.42 % change on previous year | -48120.8% |
| 2010 | -16.67 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 2011 | 81.62 % change on previous year | -589.7% |
| 2012 | 101.19 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 2013 | -6.36 % change on previous year | -106.3% |
| 2014 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 2015 | 20.46 % change on previous year | -688.6% |
| 2016 | 27.04 % change on previous year | +32.2% |
| 2017 | -34.44 % change on previous year | -227.4% |
| 2018 | 9.46 % change on previous year | -127.5% |
| 2019 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2020 | 6.71 % change on previous year | +200.0% |
| 2021 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -124.4% |
| 2022 | -5 % change on previous year | +205.0% |
| 2023 | -16.37 % change on previous year | +227.5% |
| 2024 | -14.69 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's -14.69 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.84 % change on previous year. (62 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's -14.69 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -4.85 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Kuwait 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -133580.9% | 0.0667 % change on previous year | -88.99 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | -48120.8% | 0.207 % change on previous year | -99.42 % change on previous year |
| 2006 | -36853.2% | 0.2633 % change on previous year | -96.78 % change on previous year |
| 1993 | -2025.8% | -1.56 % change on previous year | -33.15 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | -1088.4% | 3.64 % change on previous year | -35.93 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -6.88 % change on previous year | -60 % change on previous year | 26.58 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | -11.86 % change on previous year | -88.99 % change on previous year | 15.88 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -29.49 % change on previous year | -99.42 % change on previous year | 21.2 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 18.11 % change on previous year | -34.44 % change on previous year | 101.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -6.2 % change on previous year | -16.37 % change on previous year | 6.71 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 143 Hong Kong -13.62 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Sudan -13.99 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Australia -14.47 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Kyrgyzstan -14.8 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Yemen -15.73 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Libya -16.8 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Kuwait
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.801 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2043)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.801 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0278 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,155 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7699 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.9514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.797 (2100)
- Population density 538.83 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 563,011 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Kuwait?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Kuwait was -14.69 % 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 101.19 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -99.42 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Kuwait rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- Kuwait ranks 146th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 322.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.