Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belarus
Belarus: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 17,704 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belarus, 1994–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belarus stood at 17,704. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 17.5% on the previous year and up 312.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belarus peaked at 17,704 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 37, in 1994.
Belarus ranks 49th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Belarus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 37 | — |
| 1995 | 84 | +127.0% |
| 1996 | 499 | +494.0% |
| 1997 | 300 | -39.9% |
| 1998 | 292 | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 1,505 | +415.4% |
| 2000 | 2,515 | +67.1% |
| 2001 | 3,691 | +46.8% |
| 2002 | 6,366 | +72.5% |
| 2003 | 7,817 | +22.8% |
| 2004 | 8,226 | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 8,849 | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 9,368 | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 4,961 | -47.0% |
| 2008 | 5,376 | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 5,518 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 5,735 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 5,916 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 6,181 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 4,387 | -29.0% |
| 2014 | 4,296 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 4,117 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 3,831 | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 3,650 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 3,526 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 3,425 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 3,139 | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 4,632 | +47.6% |
| 2022 | 11,598 | +150.4% |
| 2023 | 15,071 | +29.9% |
| 2024 | 17,704 | +17.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 452.83 | 37 | 1,505 | 6 |
| 2000s | 6,269 | 2,515 | 9,368 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,506 | 3,425 | 6,181 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,429 | 3,139 | 17,704 | 5 |
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More population data for Belarus
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4414 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,410 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.4518 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1945 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.16 (2100)
- Population density 21.44 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 144,679 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.16 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.4518 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate 0.745 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belarus?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belarus was 17,704 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 17,704 in 2024.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 37 in 1994.
- How does Belarus rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Belarus ranks 49th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 312.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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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