Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Lebanon
Lebanon: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 9,568 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Lebanon, 1982–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 9,568 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2025.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 119.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Lebanon peaked at 33,140 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 439, in 1988.
Lebanon ranks 63rd of 205 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 12,590 | — |
| 1983 | 27,270 | +116.6% |
| 1984 | 30,060 | +10.2% |
| 1985 | 33,140 | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 630 | -98.1% |
| 1988 | 439 | -30.3% |
| 1989 | 2,197 | +400.5% |
| 1990 | 6,993 | +218.3% |
| 1991 | 8,501 | +21.6% |
| 1992 | 10,257 | +20.7% |
| 1993 | 10,629 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 15,649 | +47.2% |
| 1995 | 13,513 | -13.6% |
| 1996 | 10,888 | -19.4% |
| 1997 | 10,228 | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 9,782 | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 7,677 | -21.5% |
| 2000 | 10,208 | +33.0% |
| 2001 | 8,754 | -14.2% |
| 2002 | 26,313 | +200.6% |
| 2003 | 24,929 | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 19,854 | -20.4% |
| 2005 | 18,325 | -7.7% |
| 2006 | 12,249 | -33.2% |
| 2007 | 13,089 | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 12,966 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 16,250 | +25.3% |
| 2010 | 15,864 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 15,004 | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 15,100 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 3,809 | -74.8% |
| 2014 | 4,262 | +11.9% |
| 2015 | 4,353 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 4,719 | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 5,301 | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 5,620 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 5,647 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 5,495 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 6,061 | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 6,794 | +12.1% |
| 2023 | 7,392 | +8.8% |
| 2024 | 9,534 | +29.0% |
| 2025 | 9,568 | +0.4% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 9,568 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,568, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 9,568 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9,174, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Lebanon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +400.5% | 439 | 2,197 |
| 1990 | +218.3% | 2,197 | 6,993 |
| 2002 | +200.6% | 8,754 | 26,313 |
| 1983 | +116.6% | 12,590 | 27,270 |
| 1986 | -98.1% | 33,140 | 630 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15,189 | 439 | 33,140 | 7 |
| 1990s | 10,412 | 6,993 | 15,649 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,294 | 8,754 | 26,313 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,968 | 3,809 | 15,864 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,474 | 5,495 | 9,568 | 6 |
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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)
- Population growth rate -0.331 (2100)
- Population density 703.09 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 333,428 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Lebanon?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Lebanon was 9,568 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 33,140 in 1985.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 439 in 1988.
- How does Lebanon rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Lebanon ranks 63rd out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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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