Refugee population by country or territory of origin in South Korea
South Korea: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 142 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
142
Change on year
up 32.7%
World rank
141st
of 202 countries
All-time high
1,333
in 2006
All-time low
5
in 1991
Years of data
34
1991–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in South Korea, 1991–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 142 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2024.
The figure is up 32.7% on the previous year and down 70.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in South Korea peaked at 1,333 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1991.
South Korea ranks 141st 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 South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | — |
| 1992 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 17 | +240.0% |
| 1995 | 29 | +70.6% |
| 1996 | 40 | +37.9% |
| 1997 | 50 | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 63 | +26.0% |
| 1999 | 72 | +14.3% |
| 2000 | 69 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 83 | +20.3% |
| 2002 | 244 | +194.0% |
| 2003 | 236 | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 269 | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 266 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 1,333 | +401.1% |
| 2007 | 1,183 | -11.3% |
| 2008 | 1,099 | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 567 | -48.4% |
| 2010 | 578 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 508 | -12.1% |
| 2012 | 555 | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 495 | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 478 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 346 | -27.6% |
| 2016 | 243 | -29.8% |
| 2017 | 239 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 274 | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 180 | -34.3% |
| 2020 | 146 | -18.9% |
| 2021 | 117 | -19.9% |
| 2022 | 132 | +12.8% |
| 2023 | 107 | -18.9% |
| 2024 | 142 | +32.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.78 | 5 | 72 | 9 |
| 2000s | 534.9 | 69 | 1,333 | 10 |
| 2010s | 389.6 | 180 | 578 | 10 |
| 2020s | 128.8 | 107 | 146 | 5 |
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- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3601 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.45 (2100)
- Population density 223.86 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 599,530 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.45 (2100)
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in South Korea?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in South Korea was 142 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1,333 in 2006.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1991.
- How does South Korea rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- South Korea ranks 141st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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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