Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth was -2.75 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United Arab Emirates, 1969–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United Arab Emirates stood at -2.75 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 326.7% on the previous year and up 90.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United Arab Emirates peaked at 409.67 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -90.25 % change on previous year, in 1977.
That places United Arab Emirates 119th 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 267.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | -62.5 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1977 | -90.25 % change on previous year | +44.4% |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1979 | 51.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 322.03 % change on previous year | +528.0% |
| 1981 | 144.58 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 1982 | -39.41 % change on previous year | -127.3% |
| 1983 | 10.84 % change on previous year | -127.5% |
| 1984 | 26.41 % change on previous year | +143.6% |
| 1985 | 409.67 % change on previous year | +1451.4% |
| 1994 | -12.44 % change on previous year | -103.0% |
| 1995 | 7.63 % change on previous year | -161.3% |
| 1996 | 13.45 % change on previous year | +76.2% |
| 1997 | 11.85 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1998 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 1999 | -5.83 % change on previous year | -332.6% |
| 2000 | 11.78 % change on previous year | -302.1% |
| 2001 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 2002 | -70.22 % change on previous year | +6453.5% |
| 2003 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 2004 | -33.75 % change on previous year | +1013.8% |
| 2005 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -94.4% |
| 2006 | 69.23 % change on previous year | -3769.2% |
| 2007 | -8.52 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2008 | 26.71 % change on previous year | -413.4% |
| 2009 | 37.25 % change on previous year | +39.5% |
| 2010 | 92.14 % change on previous year | +147.3% |
| 2011 | 25.46 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 2012 | -6.96 % change on previous year | -127.3% |
| 2013 | -4.14 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 2014 | -30.4 % change on previous year | +634.2% |
| 2015 | 58.23 % change on previous year | -291.6% |
| 2016 | 33.94 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 2017 | -0.4505 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 2018 | 32.01 % change on previous year | -7207.0% |
| 2019 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 2020 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 2022 | 3.25 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 2024 | -2.75 % change on previous year | -326.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | 27.72 % change on previous year | -90.25 % change on previous year | 267.82 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 145.69 % change on previous year | -39.41 % change on previous year | 409.67 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 2.86 % change on previous year | -12.44 % change on previous year | 13.45 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.65 % change on previous year | -70.22 % change on previous year | 69.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.63 % change on previous year | -30.4 % change on previous year | 92.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.13 % change on previous year | -2.75 % change on previous year | 5.88 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 116 Bahrain -1.57 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Oman -2 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Panama -2.42 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Syrian Arab Republic -3.13 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Thailand -3.31 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Lebanon -3.78 % change on previous year compare
More population data for United Arab Emirates
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4807 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,450 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6462 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.9% (2100)
- Population density 367.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.66 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United Arab Emirates?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United Arab Emirates was -2.75 % 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 409.67 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -90.25 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 119th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.