Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Czechia

Czechia: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 1,057 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,057
Change on year
up 65.9%
World rank
104th
of 202 countries
All-time high
6,985
in 2002
All-time low
50
in 1974
Years of data
51
1970–2024

Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Czechia, 1970–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Czechia is 1,057, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 65.9% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Czechia peaked at 6,985 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 50, in 1974.

That places Czechia 104th 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 Czechia, year by year

Annual values for Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Czechia, 1970 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1970 70
1971 70 +0.0%
1972 70 +0.0%
1973 60 -14.3%
1974 50 -16.7%
1975 50 +0.0%
1980 393 +686.0%
1981 389 -1.0%
1982 494 +27.0%
1983 421 -14.8%
1984 456 +8.3%
1985 981 +115.1%
1986 411 -58.1%
1987 385 -6.3%
1988 5,649 +1367.3%
1989 5,790 +2.5%
1990 6,123 +5.8%
1991 4,491 -26.7%
1992 3,327 -25.9%
1993 5,017 +50.8%
1994 4,650 -7.3%
1995 2,040 -56.1%
1996 977 -52.1%
1997 695 -28.9%
1998 1,929 +177.6%
1999 1,243 -35.6%
2000 809 -34.9%
2001 1,177 +45.5%
2002 6,985 +493.5%
2003 6,699 -4.1%
2004 4,528 -32.4%
2005 3,589 -20.7%
2006 2,136 -40.5%
2007 1,379 -35.4%
2008 1,354 -1.8%
2009 1,060 -21.7%
2010 811 -23.5%
2011 758 -6.5%
2012 620 -18.2%
2013 984 +58.7%
2014 1,321 +34.2%
2015 1,280 -3.1%
2016 1,266 -1.1%
2017 1,272 +0.5%
2018 1,236 -2.8%
2019 1,166 -5.7%
2020 1,112 -4.6%
2021 758 -31.8%
2022 604 -20.3%
2023 637 +5.5%
2024 1,057 +65.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 61.67 50 70 6
1980s 1,537 385 5,790 10
1990s 3,049 695 6,123 10
2000s 2,972 809 6,985 10
2010s 1,071 620 1,321 10
2020s 833.6 604 1,112 5

Countries ranked near Czechia

  1. 101 South Africa 1,174 compare
  2. 102 Dominican Republic 1,080 compare
  3. 103 Benin 1,064 compare
  4. 105 Gabon 948 compare
  5. 106 Philippines 785 compare
  6. 107 Montenegro 763 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Czechia?
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Czechia was 1,057 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Czechia?
The highest recorded value was 6,985 in 2002.
What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Czechia?
The lowest recorded value was 50 in 1974.
How does Czechia rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
Czechia ranks 104th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Czechia?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Czechia 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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Indicator
Refugee population by country or territory of origin
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
204 places, 7,190 data points, 1960–2024
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