Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Spain
Spain: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth was 11.31 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.31 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 50.0%
World rank
44th
of 170 countries
All-time high
600 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-58.23 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Spain, 1962–2024
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 Spain is 11.31 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 50.0% on the previous year and down 54.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Spain peaked at 600 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -58.23 % change on previous year, in 1984.
That places Spain 44th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1964 | 600 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1966 | 21.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 17.65 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1969 | 15 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 28.26 % change on previous year | +88.4% |
| 1971 | 28.81 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -81.7% |
| 1973 | -35 % change on previous year | -765.0% |
| 1974 | -30.77 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1975 | -11.11 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1976 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -128.1% |
| 1977 | -9.09 % change on previous year | -390.9% |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1979 | 73.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | -17.31 % change on previous year | -123.6% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 9.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0.8511 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 1984 | -58.23 % change on previous year | -6941.8% |
| 1985 | -6.06 % change on previous year | -89.6% |
| 1986 | 9.68 % change on previous year | -259.7% |
| 1987 | -9.8 % change on previous year | -201.3% |
| 1988 | -5.53 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 1989 | -0.1726 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 1990 | -4.3 % change on previous year | +2391.0% |
| 1991 | -51.76 % change on previous year | +1104.0% |
| 1992 | 0.8739 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 1993 | 23.51 % change on previous year | +2590.8% |
| 1994 | 7.23 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 1995 | 9.14 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 1996 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
| 1997 | -2.82 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 7.37 % change on previous year | -361.1% |
| 1999 | 13.35 % change on previous year | +81.2% |
| 2000 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 2001 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -162.4% |
| 2002 | -0.3086 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2003 | -12.84 % change on previous year | +4060.5% |
| 2004 | -3.76 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 2005 | -5.64 % change on previous year | +50.2% |
| 2006 | -1.86 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 2007 | -2.39 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 2008 | -9.61 % change on previous year | +301.7% |
| 2009 | -14.82 % change on previous year | +54.3% |
| 2010 | -3.69 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 2011 | 10.64 % change on previous year | -388.7% |
| 2012 | 6.68 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 2013 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 2014 | 24.91 % change on previous year | +706.7% |
| 2015 | 11.21 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 2016 | 101.38 % change on previous year | +804.2% |
| 2017 | 35.11 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 2018 | 16.51 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 2019 | 182.58 % change on previous year | +1005.9% |
| 2020 | 79.43 % change on previous year | -56.5% |
| 2021 | 18.25 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2022 | 156.65 % change on previous year | +758.2% |
| 2023 | 22.64 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 2024 | 11.31 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 81.76 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 600 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 5.28 % change on previous year | -35 % change on previous year | 73.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -7.73 % change on previous year | -58.23 % change on previous year | 9.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0285 % change on previous year | -51.76 % change on previous year | 23.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.97 % change on previous year | -14.82 % change on previous year | 4.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.84 % change on previous year | -3.69 % change on previous year | 182.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.66 % change on previous year | 11.31 % change on previous year | 156.65 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 41 Uganda 11.54 % change on previous year compare
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- 43 Bulgaria 11.4 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Iraq 11.16 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Honduras 10.99 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Netherlands 10.78 % change on previous year compare
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.24 million people (2100)
- Population density 66.29 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2658 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Spain?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Spain was 11.31 % 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 600 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -58.23 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Spain rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- Spain ranks 44th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.