Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in United States
United States: Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate was 6.39 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United States, 1952–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United States stood at 6.39 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.8% on the previous year and up 372.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United States peaked at 122.35 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -66.67 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places United States 63rd 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 … asylum annual growth rate in United States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 42.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1958 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1960 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -198.0% |
| 1967 | -4 % change on previous year | +104.0% |
| 1968 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -193.8% |
| 1969 | 0.4016 % change on previous year | -89.3% |
| 1970 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1971 | 6 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -5.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 36.94 % change on previous year | -752.6% |
| 1978 | 7.2 % change on previous year | -80.5% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | -45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 33.12 % change on previous year | -173.6% |
| 1982 | 15.42 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 1983 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 1984 | -4.37 % change on previous year | -176.8% |
| 1985 | -21.39 % change on previous year | +389.9% |
| 1986 | -19.11 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1987 | -8.25 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 1988 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -139.9% |
| 1989 | 8.93 % change on previous year | +171.1% |
| 1990 | 12.97 % change on previous year | +45.3% |
| 1991 | 10.54 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1992 | 12.85 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 1993 | 7.43 % change on previous year | -42.2% |
| 1994 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 1995 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -196.0% |
| 1996 | -2.61 % change on previous year | +112.1% |
| 1997 | -7.12 % change on previous year | +172.5% |
| 1998 | -5.3 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 1999 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 2000 | -2.48 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -160.6% |
| 2002 | -5.95 % change on previous year | -495.5% |
| 2003 | -6.73 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2004 | -7.02 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2005 | -9.85 % change on previous year | +40.4% |
| 2006 | 122.35 % change on previous year | -1341.8% |
| 2007 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -154.5% |
| 2008 | -0.5997 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2009 | -1.46 % change on previous year | +143.2% |
| 2010 | -3.95 % change on previous year | +171.1% |
| 2011 | 0.0934 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 2012 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -1210.7% |
| 2013 | 0.6286 % change on previous year | -160.6% |
| 2014 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +114.9% |
| 2015 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +65.8% |
| 2016 | -0.086 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 2017 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -6135.8% |
| 2018 | 9.09 % change on previous year | +75.1% |
| 2019 | 9.09 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2020 | -0.2543 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 2021 | -0.4891 % change on previous year | +92.3% |
| 2022 | 7.04 % change on previous year | -1539.6% |
| 2023 | 12.71 % change on previous year | +80.5% |
| 2024 | 6.39 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 6.39 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.84 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (62 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in United States 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +6135.8% | -0.086 % change on previous year | 5.19 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +1539.6% | -0.4891 % change on previous year | 7.04 % change on previous year |
| 2006 | +1341.8% | -9.85 % change on previous year | 122.35 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | -1210.7% | 0.0934 % change on previous year | -1.04 % change on previous year |
| 1977 | +752.6% | -5.66 % change on previous year | 36.94 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.36 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 42.86 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1960s | 0.0191 % change on previous year | -4 % change on previous year | 3.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.45 % change on previous year | -5.66 % change on previous year | 36.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -3.17 % change on previous year | -45 % change on previous year | 33.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.64 % change on previous year | -7.12 % change on previous year | 12.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.31 % change on previous year | -66.67 % change on previous year | 122.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.26 % change on previous year | -3.95 % change on previous year | 9.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.08 % change on previous year | -0.4891 % change on previous year | 12.71 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 60 Latvia 7.56 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Argentina 7.43 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Botswana 7.23 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Germany 6.03 % change on previous year compare
- 65 South Africa 6 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Ghana 5.98 % change on previous year compare
More population data for United States
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1369 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1369 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0241 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 375,392 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4762 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1565 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.129 (2100)
- Population density 46.05 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 19.91 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United States?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in United States was 6.39 % 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 States?
- The highest recorded value was 122.35 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -66.67 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does United States rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- United States ranks 63rd out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 372.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.