Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Armenia
Armenia: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 15,578 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Armenia, 1964–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Armenia stood at 15,578.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Armenia peaked at 203,690 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 170, in 1964.
That places Armenia 53rd out of 205 countries with data for 2025, 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 origin in Armenia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 170 | — |
| 1968 | 200 | +17.6% |
| 1969 | 200 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 200 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 4,070 | +1935.0% |
| 1972 | 3,500 | -14.0% |
| 1977 | 440 | -87.4% |
| 1978 | 420 | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 700 | +66.7% |
| 1980 | 333 | -52.4% |
| 1981 | 333 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 733 | +120.1% |
| 1983 | 333 | -54.6% |
| 1984 | 333 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 333 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 528 | +58.6% |
| 1987 | 208 | -60.6% |
| 1988 | 300 | +44.2% |
| 1992 | 195,000 | +64900.0% |
| 1993 | 200,116 | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 201,837 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 201,439 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 203,232 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 203,690 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 193,147 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 193,228 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 5,787 | -97.0% |
| 2001 | 7,206 | +24.5% |
| 2002 | 13,244 | +83.8% |
| 2003 | 13,158 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 13,409 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 13,965 | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 14,913 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 15,435 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 16,333 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 18,004 | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 17,553 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 16,491 | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 15,937 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 11,995 | -24.7% |
| 2014 | 11,839 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 11,211 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 10,707 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 10,786 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 11,040 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 10,962 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 10,334 | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 12,255 | +18.6% |
| 2022 | 14,868 | +21.3% |
| 2023 | 15,072 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 15,933 | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 15,578 | -2.2% |
Armenia compared with similar countries
- Armenia's 15,578 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,477, 6.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Armenia's 15,578 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 36.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Armenia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +64900.0% | 300 | 195,000 |
| 1971 | +1935.0% | 200 | 4,070 |
| 1982 | +120.1% | 333 | 733 |
| 2000 | -97.0% | 193,228 | 5,787 |
| 1977 | -87.4% | 3,500 | 440 |
| 2002 | +83.8% | 7,206 | 13,244 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 190 | 170 | 200 | 3 |
| 1970s | 1,555 | 200 | 4,070 | 6 |
| 1980s | 381.56 | 208 | 733 | 9 |
| 1990s | 198,961 | 193,147 | 203,690 | 8 |
| 2000s | 13,145 | 5,787 | 18,004 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,852 | 10,707 | 17,553 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,007 | 10,334 | 15,933 | 6 |
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7088 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.04 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7088 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.25 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1788 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.714 (2100)
- Population density 59.44 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 69,060 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Armenia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Armenia was 15,578 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 203,690 in 1997.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 170 in 1964.
- How does Armenia rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Armenia ranks 53rd out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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