Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Laos
Laos: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 6,556 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,556
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
71st
of 202 countries
All-time high
135,866
in 1988
All-time low
6,551
in 2023
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Laos, 1975–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Laos stood at 6,556.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Laos peaked at 135,866 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 6,551, in 2023.
Laos ranks 71st 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 Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 55,510 | — |
| 1976 | 62,720 | +13.0% |
| 1977 | 78,970 | +25.9% |
| 1978 | 119,180 | +50.9% |
| 1979 | 128,770 | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 105,256 | -18.3% |
| 1981 | 89,990 | -14.5% |
| 1982 | 80,588 | -10.4% |
| 1983 | 85,043 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 86,673 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 99,303 | +14.6% |
| 1986 | 91,214 | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 78,894 | -13.5% |
| 1988 | 135,866 | +72.2% |
| 1989 | 133,496 | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 135,634 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 122,328 | -9.8% |
| 1992 | 96,158 | -21.4% |
| 1993 | 74,500 | -22.5% |
| 1994 | 54,895 | -26.3% |
| 1995 | 58,197 | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 46,908 | -19.4% |
| 1997 | 37,369 | -20.3% |
| 1998 | 29,018 | -22.3% |
| 1999 | 21,393 | -26.3% |
| 2000 | 16,090 | -24.8% |
| 2001 | 12,625 | -21.5% |
| 2002 | 11,233 | -11.0% |
| 2003 | 10,360 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 16,114 | +55.5% |
| 2005 | 24,441 | +51.7% |
| 2006 | 26,445 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 10,012 | -62.1% |
| 2008 | 8,596 | -14.1% |
| 2009 | 8,397 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 8,412 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 8,086 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 7,981 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 7,736 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 7,476 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 7,359 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 7,229 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 7,056 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 6,943 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 6,757 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 6,665 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 6,778 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 6,653 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 6,551 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 6,556 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 89,030 | 55,510 | 128,770 | 5 |
| 1980s | 98,632 | 78,894 | 135,866 | 10 |
| 1990s | 67,640 | 21,393 | 135,634 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,431 | 8,397 | 26,445 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,504 | 6,757 | 8,412 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,641 | 6,551 | 6,778 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Laos?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Laos was 6,556 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 135,866 in 1988.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,551 in 2023.
- How does Laos rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Laos ranks 71st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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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