Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chile
Chile: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 4,809 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,809
Change on year
up 153.0%
World rank
79th
of 202 countries
All-time high
15,475
in 1994
All-time low
479
in 2018
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chile, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chile stood at 4,809.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 153.0% on the previous year and up 742.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chile peaked at 15,475 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 479, in 2018.
That places Chile 79th out of 202 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 origin in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 13,550 | — |
| 1975 | 15,350 | +13.3% |
| 1976 | 2,670 | -82.6% |
| 1977 | 3,000 | +12.4% |
| 1978 | 3,130 | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 3,130 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1,505 | -51.9% |
| 1981 | 1,885 | +25.2% |
| 1982 | 2,483 | +31.7% |
| 1983 | 1,794 | -27.7% |
| 1984 | 1,552 | -13.5% |
| 1985 | 1,891 | +21.8% |
| 1986 | 2,434 | +28.7% |
| 1987 | 1,906 | -21.7% |
| 1988 | 608 | -68.1% |
| 1989 | 1,201 | +97.5% |
| 1990 | 14,547 | +1111.2% |
| 1991 | 14,006 | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 14,042 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 15,265 | +8.7% |
| 1994 | 15,475 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 14,274 | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 12,801 | -10.3% |
| 1997 | 9,775 | -23.6% |
| 1998 | 7,005 | -28.3% |
| 1999 | 1,539 | -78.0% |
| 2000 | 858 | -44.2% |
| 2001 | 834 | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 1,705 | +104.4% |
| 2003 | 1,549 | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 1,183 | -23.6% |
| 2005 | 929 | -21.5% |
| 2006 | 798 | -14.1% |
| 2007 | 964 | +20.8% |
| 2008 | 988 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 1,305 | +32.1% |
| 2010 | 1,163 | -10.9% |
| 2011 | 1,182 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 1,145 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 588 | -48.6% |
| 2014 | 571 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 554 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 495 | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 493 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 479 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 486 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 659 | +35.6% |
| 2021 | 987 | +49.8% |
| 2022 | 1,500 | +52.0% |
| 2023 | 1,901 | +26.7% |
| 2024 | 4,809 | +153.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,805 | 2,670 | 15,350 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,726 | 608 | 2,483 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,873 | 1,539 | 15,475 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,111 | 798 | 1,705 | 10 |
| 2010s | 715.6 | 479 | 1,182 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,971 | 659 | 4,809 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 76 Brazil 5,072 compare
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- 81 Tajikistan 4,045 compare
- 82 United States of America 4,004 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chile?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chile was 4,809 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 15,475 in 1994.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 479 in 2018.
- How does Chile rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Chile ranks 79th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 742.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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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