Refugees by country of origin in Lebanon
Lebanon: Refugees by country of origin was 9,534 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Lebanon, 1982–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 9,534 people for refugees by country of origin in 2024.
The figure is up 29.0% on the previous year and up 123.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Lebanon peaked at 33,140 people in 1985 and was at its lowest, 439 people, in 1988.
Lebanon ranks 63rd 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 12,590 people | — |
| 1983 | 27,270 people | +116.6% |
| 1984 | 30,060 people | +10.2% |
| 1985 | 33,140 people | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 630 people | -98.1% |
| 1988 | 439 people | -30.3% |
| 1989 | 2,197 people | +400.5% |
| 1990 | 6,993 people | +218.3% |
| 1991 | 8,501 people | +21.6% |
| 1992 | 10,257 people | +20.7% |
| 1993 | 10,629 people | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 15,649 people | +47.2% |
| 1995 | 13,513 people | -13.6% |
| 1996 | 10,888 people | -19.4% |
| 1997 | 10,228 people | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 9,782 people | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 7,677 people | -21.5% |
| 2000 | 10,208 people | +33.0% |
| 2001 | 8,754 people | -14.2% |
| 2002 | 26,313 people | +200.6% |
| 2003 | 24,929 people | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 19,854 people | -20.4% |
| 2005 | 18,325 people | -7.7% |
| 2006 | 12,249 people | -33.2% |
| 2007 | 13,089 people | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 12,966 people | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 16,250 people | +25.3% |
| 2010 | 15,864 people | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 15,004 people | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 15,100 people | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 3,809 people | -74.8% |
| 2014 | 4,262 people | +11.9% |
| 2015 | 4,353 people | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 4,719 people | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 5,301 people | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 5,620 people | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 5,647 people | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 5,495 people | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 6,061 people | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 6,794 people | +12.1% |
| 2023 | 7,392 people | +8.8% |
| 2024 | 9,534 people | +29.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15,189 people | 439 people | 33,140 people | 7 |
| 1990s | 10,412 people | 6,993 people | 15,649 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,294 people | 8,754 people | 26,313 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,968 people | 3,809 people | 15,864 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,055 people | 5,495 people | 9,534 people | 5 |
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More population data for Lebanon
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2181 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4769 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,938 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -1.03 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5028 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 703.09 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 333,428 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Lebanon?
- Refugees by country of origin in Lebanon was 9,534 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 33,140 people in 1985.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 439 people in 1988.
- How does Lebanon rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Lebanon ranks 63rd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.