Refugees by country of origin in Armenia
Armenia: Refugees by country of origin was 15,933 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Armenia, 1964–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of origin in Armenia stood at 15,933 people.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Armenia peaked at 203,690 people in 1997 and was at its lowest, 170 people, in 1964.
That places Armenia 52nd out of 204 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.
Refugees by country of origin in Armenia, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 170 people | — |
| 1968 | 200 people | +17.6% |
| 1969 | 200 people | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 200 people | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 4,070 people | +1935.0% |
| 1972 | 3,500 people | -14.0% |
| 1977 | 440 people | -87.4% |
| 1978 | 420 people | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 700 people | +66.7% |
| 1980 | 333 people | -52.4% |
| 1981 | 333 people | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 733 people | +120.1% |
| 1983 | 333 people | -54.6% |
| 1984 | 333 people | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 333 people | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 528 people | +58.6% |
| 1987 | 208 people | -60.6% |
| 1988 | 300 people | +44.2% |
| 1992 | 195,000 people | +64900.0% |
| 1993 | 200,116 people | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 201,837 people | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 201,439 people | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 203,232 people | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 203,690 people | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 193,147 people | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 193,228 people | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 5,787 people | -97.0% |
| 2001 | 7,206 people | +24.5% |
| 2002 | 13,244 people | +83.8% |
| 2003 | 13,158 people | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 13,409 people | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 13,965 people | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 14,913 people | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 15,435 people | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 16,333 people | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 18,004 people | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 17,553 people | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 16,491 people | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 15,937 people | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 11,995 people | -24.7% |
| 2014 | 11,839 people | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 11,211 people | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 10,707 people | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 10,786 people | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 11,040 people | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 10,962 people | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 10,334 people | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 12,255 people | +18.6% |
| 2022 | 14,868 people | +21.3% |
| 2023 | 15,072 people | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 15,933 people | +5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 190 people | 170 people | 200 people | 3 |
| 1970s | 1,555 people | 200 people | 4,070 people | 6 |
| 1980s | 381.56 people | 208 people | 733 people | 9 |
| 1990s | 198,961 people | 193,147 people | 203,690 people | 8 |
| 2000s | 13,145 people | 5,787 people | 18,004 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,852 people | 10,707 people | 17,553 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,692 people | 10,334 people | 15,933 people | 5 |
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- 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)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 59.44 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 69,060 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Armenia?
- Refugees by country of origin in Armenia was 15,933 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 203,690 people in 1997.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 170 people in 1964.
- How does Armenia rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Armenia ranks 52nd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.