Refugees by country of origin in Israel
Israel: Refugees by country of origin was 1,307 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Israel, 1988–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees by country of origin in Israel is 1,307 people, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 52.9% on the previous year and up 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Israel peaked at 1,539 people in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5 people, in 1988.
Israel ranks 98th of 204 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.
Refugees by country of origin in Israel, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 people | — |
| 1989 | 5 people | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 14 people | +180.0% |
| 1991 | 28 people | +100.0% |
| 1992 | 37 people | +32.1% |
| 1993 | 114 people | +208.1% |
| 1994 | 888 people | +678.9% |
| 1995 | 937 people | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 1,121 people | +19.6% |
| 1997 | 988 people | -11.9% |
| 1998 | 832 people | -15.8% |
| 1999 | 473 people | -43.1% |
| 2000 | 414 people | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 361 people | -12.8% |
| 2002 | 561 people | +55.4% |
| 2003 | 626 people | +11.6% |
| 2004 | 669 people | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 624 people | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 876 people | +40.4% |
| 2007 | 1,539 people | +75.7% |
| 2008 | 1,486 people | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 1,298 people | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 1,290 people | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 1,323 people | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 1,326 people | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 1,026 people | -22.6% |
| 2014 | 967 people | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 787 people | -18.6% |
| 2016 | 487 people | -38.1% |
| 2017 | 469 people | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 492 people | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 452 people | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 373 people | -17.5% |
| 2021 | 453 people | +21.4% |
| 2022 | 902 people | +99.1% |
| 2023 | 855 people | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 1,307 people | +52.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 people | 5 people | 5 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 543.2 people | 14 people | 1,121 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 845.4 people | 361 people | 1,539 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 861.9 people | 452 people | 1,326 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 778 people | 373 people | 1,307 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 95 Guinea-Bissau 1,900 people compare
- 96 Poland 1,528 people compare
- 97 Bahamas 1,449 people compare
- 99 Tanzania, United Republic of 1,259 people compare
- 100 Malaysia 1,209 people compare
- 101 South Africa 1,174 people compare
More population data for Israel
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -7.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3735 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 12,992 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.38 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0847 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.5% (2100)
- Population density 912.52 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.14 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Israel?
- Refugees by country of origin in Israel was 1,307 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 1,539 people in 2007.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 people in 1988.
- How does Israel rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Israel ranks 98th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.