Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Gabon
Gabon: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 948 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Gabon, 1992–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Gabon stood at 948. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 429.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Gabon peaked at 948 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17, in 1992.
Gabon ranks 105th of 202 countries on this measure, 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 17 | — |
| 1993 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 22 | +29.4% |
| 1995 | 27 | +22.7% |
| 1996 | 22 | -18.5% |
| 1997 | 17 | -22.7% |
| 1998 | 27 | +58.8% |
| 1999 | 27 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 27 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 24 | -11.1% |
| 2002 | 34 | +41.7% |
| 2003 | 37 | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 50 | +35.1% |
| 2005 | 78 | +56.0% |
| 2006 | 96 | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 116 | +20.8% |
| 2008 | 132 | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 145 | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 167 | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 180 | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 189 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 180 | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 179 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 174 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 167 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 216 | +29.3% |
| 2018 | 342 | +58.3% |
| 2019 | 440 | +28.7% |
| 2020 | 454 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 620 | +36.6% |
| 2022 | 772 | +24.5% |
| 2023 | 866 | +12.2% |
| 2024 | 948 | +9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 | 17 | 27 | 8 |
| 2000s | 73.9 | 24 | 145 | 10 |
| 2010s | 223.4 | 167 | 440 | 10 |
| 2020s | 732 | 454 | 948 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 102 Dominican Republic 1,080 compare
- 103 Benin 1,064 compare
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- 106 Philippines 785 compare
- 107 Montenegro 763 compare
- 108 Slovakia 664 compare
More population data for Gabon
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6319 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6319 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,757 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.78 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0336 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.628 (2100)
- Population density 26.79 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 467,914 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Gabon?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Gabon was 948 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 948 in 2024.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 in 1992.
- How does Gabon rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Gabon ranks 105th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 429.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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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