Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cameroon
Cameroon: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 109,864 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
109,864
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
26th
of 202 countries
All-time high
147,333
in 2022
All-time low
60
in 1989
Years of data
35
1989–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cameroon, 1989–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cameroon is 109,864, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 923.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cameroon peaked at 147,333 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 60, in 1989.
Cameroon ranks 26th 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 60 | — |
| 1990 | 100 | +66.7% |
| 1992 | 84 | -16.0% |
| 1993 | 170 | +102.4% |
| 1994 | 236 | +38.8% |
| 1995 | 2,018 | +755.1% |
| 1996 | 2,111 | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 2,250 | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 1,349 | -40.0% |
| 1999 | 1,651 | +22.4% |
| 2000 | 2,067 | +25.2% |
| 2001 | 2,729 | +32.0% |
| 2002 | 5,228 | +91.6% |
| 2003 | 6,215 | +18.9% |
| 2004 | 7,631 | +22.8% |
| 2005 | 9,096 | +19.2% |
| 2006 | 10,373 | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 11,499 | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 13,852 | +20.5% |
| 2009 | 14,752 | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 14,952 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 15,149 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 13,360 | -11.8% |
| 2013 | 11,410 | -14.6% |
| 2014 | 10,739 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 10,565 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 10,344 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 11,032 | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 45,118 | +309.0% |
| 2019 | 66,241 | +46.8% |
| 2020 | 78,481 | +18.5% |
| 2021 | 125,455 | +59.9% |
| 2022 | 147,333 | +17.4% |
| 2023 | 110,697 | -24.9% |
| 2024 | 109,864 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 60 | 60 | 60 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,108 | 84 | 2,250 | 9 |
| 2000s | 8,344 | 2,067 | 14,752 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,891 | 10,344 | 66,241 | 10 |
| 2020s | 114,366 | 78,481 | 147,333 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More population data for Cameroon
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5077 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 51,280 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.39 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1831 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.571 (2100)
- Population density 188.01 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.42 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.571 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.39 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cameroon?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cameroon was 109,864 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 147,333 in 2022.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 60 in 1989.
- How does Cameroon rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Cameroon ranks 26th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 923.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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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