Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Mexico

Mexico: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth was 20.88 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
20.88 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 31.7%
World rank
25th
of 170 countries
All-time high
662.57 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-85.46 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
51
1971–2024

Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Mexico, 1971–2024

0200400600197119972024

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 Mexico is 20.88 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 31.7% on the previous year and up 6,212.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Mexico peaked at 662.57 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -85.46 % change on previous year, in 1993.

That places Mexico 25th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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 Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate in Mexico, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 0 % change on previous year
1972 0 % change on previous year
1973 33.33 % change on previous year
1974 -12.5 % change on previous year -137.5%
1978 25 % change on previous year -300.0%
1979 15.4 % change on previous year -38.4%
1980 662.57 % change on previous year +4202.4%
1981 240.91 % change on previous year -63.6%
1982 11.83 % change on previous year -95.1%
1983 1.34 % change on previous year -88.7%
1984 2.94 % change on previous year +119.3%
1985 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1986 0.0571 % change on previous year
1987 1.14 % change on previous year +1888.9%
1988 101.25 % change on previous year +8809.4%
1989 0.03 % change on previous year -100.0%
1990 -0.03 % change on previous year -200.0%
1991 1.06 % change on previous year -3624.4%
1992 0.2279 % change on previous year -78.5%
1993 -85.46 % change on previous year -37593.0%
1994 -9.75 % change on previous year -88.6%
1995 -18.24 % change on previous year +87.2%
1996 -10.71 % change on previous year -41.3%
1997 -7.74 % change on previous year -27.7%
1998 -11.44 % change on previous year +47.8%
1999 -13.23 % change on previous year +15.6%
2000 -24.7 % change on previous year +86.7%
2001 -16.26 % change on previous year -34.2%
2002 -16.17 % change on previous year -0.5%
2003 -53.15 % change on previous year +228.7%
2004 -28.54 % change on previous year -46.3%
2005 -25.92 % change on previous year -9.2%
2006 3.02 % change on previous year -111.6%
2007 -51.56 % change on previous year -1807.2%
2008 -35.25 % change on previous year -31.6%
2009 17.05 % change on previous year -148.4%
2010 12.26 % change on previous year -28.1%
2011 20.75 % change on previous year +69.2%
2012 -8.86 % change on previous year -142.7%
2013 20.85 % change on previous year -335.2%
2014 0.3308 % change on previous year -98.4%
2015 59.56 % change on previous year +17907.1%
2016 112.74 % change on previous year +89.3%
2017 45.56 % change on previous year -59.6%
2018 83.81 % change on previous year +83.9%
2019 72.52 % change on previous year -13.5%
2020 59.32 % change on previous year -18.2%
2021 61.66 % change on previous year +3.9%
2022 30.13 % change on previous year -51.1%
2023 30.56 % change on previous year +1.4%
2024 20.88 % change on previous year -31.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 10.21 % change on previous year -12.5 % change on previous year 33.33 % change on previous year 6
1980s 102.21 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 662.57 % change on previous year 10
1990s -15.53 % change on previous year -85.46 % change on previous year 1.06 % change on previous year 10
2000s -23.15 % change on previous year -53.15 % change on previous year 17.05 % change on previous year 10
2010s 41.95 % change on previous year -8.86 % change on previous year 112.74 % change on previous year 10
2020s 40.51 % change on previous year 20.88 % change on previous year 61.66 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 22 Guatemala 32.05 % change on previous year compare
  2. 23 Lesotho 31.35 % change on previous year compare
  3. 24 Japan 30.15 % change on previous year compare
  4. 26 Tajikistan 20.46 % change on previous year compare
  5. 27 Norway 19.67 % change on previous year compare
  6. 28 Georgia 19.25 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Mexico?
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Mexico was 20.88 % 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 Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 662.57 % change on previous year in 1980.
What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was -85.46 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does Mexico rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
Mexico ranks 25th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 6,212.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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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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.

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Indicator
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
170 places, 6,838 data points, 1952–2024
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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.