Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cuba
Cuba: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 29,395 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cuba, 1969–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Cuba recorded 29,395 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2025.
That represents a change of up 23.2% on the previous year and up 330.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cuba peaked at 54,500 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 655, in 1982.
That places Cuba 43rd out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Cuba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 14,500 | — |
| 1970 | 16,700 | +15.2% |
| 1971 | 54,500 | +226.3% |
| 1972 | 17,070 | -68.7% |
| 1974 | 1,600 | -90.6% |
| 1979 | 3,560 | +122.5% |
| 1980 | 1,695 | -52.4% |
| 1981 | 2,705 | +59.6% |
| 1982 | 655 | -75.8% |
| 1983 | 925 | +41.2% |
| 1984 | 1,356 | +46.6% |
| 1985 | 1,876 | +38.3% |
| 1986 | 686 | -63.4% |
| 1987 | 836 | +21.9% |
| 1988 | 3,874 | +363.4% |
| 1989 | 7,680 | +98.2% |
| 1990 | 13,520 | +76.0% |
| 1991 | 17,614 | +30.3% |
| 1992 | 21,273 | +20.8% |
| 1993 | 22,409 | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 23,320 | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 24,857 | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 25,462 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 24,911 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 23,559 | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 23,322 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 20,077 | -13.9% |
| 2001 | 18,950 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 18,035 | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 16,084 | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 15,671 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 19,003 | +21.3% |
| 2006 | 33,580 | +76.7% |
| 2007 | 7,496 | -77.7% |
| 2008 | 7,928 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 7,537 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 7,460 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 7,845 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 7,722 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 7,453 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 7,497 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 6,827 | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 5,940 | -13.0% |
| 2017 | 5,331 | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 5,488 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 6,625 | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 8,912 | +34.5% |
| 2021 | 11,534 | +29.4% |
| 2022 | 14,676 | +27.2% |
| 2023 | 18,560 | +26.5% |
| 2024 | 23,865 | +28.6% |
| 2025 | 29,395 | +23.2% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 29,395 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,477, 11.9× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 29,395 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 559, 52.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cuba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +363.4% | 836 | 3,874 |
| 1971 | +226.3% | 16,700 | 54,500 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,500 | 14,500 | 14,500 | 1 |
| 1970s | 18,686 | 1,600 | 54,500 | 5 |
| 1980s | 2,229 | 655 | 7,680 | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,025 | 13,520 | 25,462 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,436 | 7,496 | 33,580 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,819 | 5,331 | 7,845 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,824 | 8,912 | 29,395 | 6 |
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More population data for Cuba
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.9101 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 10,028 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2775 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9735 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.08 (2100)
- Population density 53.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 195,101 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cuba?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Cuba was 29,395 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 54,500 in 1971.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 655 in 1982.
- How does Cuba rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Cuba ranks 43rd out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 330.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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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