Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled in Namibia
Namibia: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled was 5,258 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled in Namibia, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled in Namibia stood at 5,258.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 197.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled in Namibia peaked at 30,886 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 136, in 1991.
That places Namibia 107th out of 183 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, gaps filled in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 136 | — |
| 1992 | 171 | +25.7% |
| 1993 | 584 | +241.5% |
| 1994 | 1,145 | +96.1% |
| 1995 | 1,679 | +46.6% |
| 1996 | 2,198 | +30.9% |
| 1997 | 2,502 | +13.8% |
| 1998 | 3,816 | +52.5% |
| 1999 | 7,612 | +99.5% |
| 2000 | 27,263 | +258.2% |
| 2001 | 30,886 | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 21,649 | -29.9% |
| 2003 | 19,800 | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 14,773 | -25.4% |
| 2005 | 5,297 | -64.1% |
| 2006 | 5,454 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 6,522 | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 6,794 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 7,160 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 7,249 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 6,050 | -16.5% |
| 2012 | 1,808 | -70.1% |
| 2013 | 2,330 | +28.9% |
| 2014 | 1,765 | -24.2% |
| 2015 | 1,730 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 1,747 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 2,182 | +24.9% |
| 2018 | 2,394 | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 3,182 | +32.9% |
| 2020 | 3,578 | +12.4% |
| 2021 | 3,733 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 4,685 | +25.5% |
| 2023 | 5,157 | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 5,258 | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,205 | 136 | 7,612 | 9 |
| 2000s | 14,560 | 5,297 | 30,886 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,044 | 1,730 | 7,249 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,482 | 3,578 | 5,258 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 104 Azerbaijan 6,431 compare
- 105 Paraguay 6,071 compare
- 106 Mozambique 5,370 compare
- 108 Argentina 4,409 compare
- 109 Republic of Korea 4,241 compare
- 110 Gambia 3,964 compare
More population data for Namibia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1475 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,780 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4525 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.091 (2100)
- Population density 7.16 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 357,079 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.091 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.52 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.0311 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled in Namibia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled in Namibia was 5,258 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 30,886 in 2001.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 136 in 1991.
- How does Namibia rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled?
- Namibia ranks 107th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum with 169 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum Our World in Data
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About this data
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum with 169 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.