Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate was -1.1 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Rwanda, 1966–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Rwanda stood at -1.1 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 73.9% on the previous year and down 272.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Rwanda peaked at 241.6 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -97.83 % change on previous year, in 1994.
Rwanda ranks 114th 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 … asylum annual growth rate in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | -91.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 62.5 % change on previous year | -168.2% |
| 1974 | -7.69 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 1975 | 23.33 % change on previous year | -403.3% |
| 1976 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1978 | 1.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 3.95 % change on previous year | +196.1% |
| 1980 | 32.28 % change on previous year | +717.7% |
| 1981 | 73.68 % change on previous year | +128.3% |
| 1982 | 241.6 % change on previous year | +227.9% |
| 1983 | -20.16 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 1984 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -94.4% |
| 1985 | -58.91 % change on previous year | +5107.1% |
| 1986 | -3.53 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 1987 | 0.3608 % change on previous year | -110.2% |
| 1988 | 14.03 % change on previous year | +3788.8% |
| 1989 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 1990 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 1991 | 44.08 % change on previous year | +3200.9% |
| 1992 | -26 % change on previous year | -159.0% |
| 1994 | -97.83 % change on previous year | +276.2% |
| 1995 | 29.87 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 1996 | 224.14 % change on previous year | +650.5% |
| 1997 | 35.51 % change on previous year | -84.2% |
| 1998 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 1999 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -219.3% |
| 2000 | -17.36 % change on previous year | -700.8% |
| 2001 | 22.52 % change on previous year | -229.7% |
| 2002 | -11.3 % change on previous year | -150.2% |
| 2003 | 18.62 % change on previous year | -264.8% |
| 2004 | 37.19 % change on previous year | +99.7% |
| 2005 | -9.99 % change on previous year | -126.9% |
| 2006 | 8.82 % change on previous year | -188.3% |
| 2007 | 8.91 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 2009 | -1.91 % change on previous year | -168.5% |
| 2010 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -234.1% |
| 2011 | -0.1318 % change on previous year | -105.2% |
| 2012 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -4066.9% |
| 2013 | 26 % change on previous year | +397.3% |
| 2014 | 0.6407 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 2015 | 96.06 % change on previous year | +14892.7% |
| 2016 | 7.83 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 2017 | 9.56 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 2018 | -14.99 % change on previous year | -256.7% |
| 2019 | -0.2098 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 2020 | -3.84 % change on previous year | +1727.8% |
| 2021 | -12.61 % change on previous year | +228.9% |
| 2022 | -0.9377 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 2023 | -4.23 % change on previous year | +351.3% |
| 2024 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's -1.1 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.51 % change on previous year. (24 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's -1.1 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.37 % change on previous year. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +14892.7% | 0.6407 % change on previous year | 96.06 % change on previous year |
| 1985 | -5107.1% | -1.13 % change on previous year | -58.91 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | +4066.9% | -0.1318 % change on previous year | 5.23 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | +3788.8% | 0.3608 % change on previous year | 14.03 % change on previous year |
| 1991 | +3200.9% | 1.34 % change on previous year | 44.08 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -1727.8% | -0.2098 % change on previous year | -3.84 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -91.67 % change on previous year | -91.67 % change on previous year | -91.67 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | 12.11 % change on previous year | -7.69 % change on previous year | 62.5 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 28.31 % change on previous year | -58.91 % change on previous year | 241.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.51 % change on previous year | -97.83 % change on previous year | 224.14 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.83 % change on previous year | -17.36 % change on previous year | 37.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.25 % change on previous year | -14.99 % change on previous year | 96.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.54 % change on previous year | -12.61 % change on previous year | -0.9377 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 111 Nicaragua -0.3205 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Guinea -0.9128 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Egypt -1.04 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Democratic Republic of Congo -1.14 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Bahrain -1.57 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Oman -2 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Rwanda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5502 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 23,030 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.06 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.217 (2100)
- Population density 1,329 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.01 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Rwanda?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Rwanda was -1.1 % 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 241.6 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -97.83 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Rwanda rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- Rwanda ranks 114th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 272.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.