Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Myanmar
Myanmar: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 1.32 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.32 million
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
6th
of 202 countries
All-time high
1.32 million
in 2024
All-time low
0
in 1979
Years of data
39
1972–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Myanmar, 1972–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Myanmar is 1.32 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 176.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Myanmar peaked at 1.32 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1979.
Myanmar ranks 6th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 5,700 | — |
| 1978 | 160,000 | +2707.0% |
| 1979 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 7 | — |
| 1990 | 24 | +242.9% |
| 1991 | 40,052 | +166783.3% |
| 1992 | 245,127 | +512.0% |
| 1993 | 281,571 | +14.9% |
| 1994 | 204,512 | -27.4% |
| 1995 | 152,301 | -25.5% |
| 1996 | 143,019 | -6.1% |
| 1997 | 135,771 | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 133,408 | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 131,661 | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 137,121 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 145,849 | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 148,493 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 151,370 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 160,997 | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 164,851 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 202,817 | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 191,308 | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 184,410 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 406,667 | +120.5% |
| 2010 | 415,662 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 414,615 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 415,363 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 479,594 | +15.5% |
| 2014 | 479,006 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 451,804 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 490,285 | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 1.16 million | +135.9% |
| 2018 | 1.15 million | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 1.08 million | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 1.10 million | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 1.18 million | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 1.25 million | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 1.28 million | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 1.32 million | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 55,233 | 0 | 160,000 | 3 |
| 1980s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 1990s | 146,745 | 24 | 281,571 | 10 |
| 2000s | 189,388 | 137,121 | 406,667 | 10 |
| 2010s | 652,505 | 414,615 | 1.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.23 million | 1.10 million | 1.32 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 3 Ukraine 5.12 million compare
- 4 South Sudan 2.29 million compare
- 5 Sudan 2.09 million compare
- 7 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1.06 million compare
- 8 Somalia 894,049 compare
- 9 Central African Republic 693,488 compare
More population data for Myanmar
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8844 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4448 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 59,929 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5289 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.737 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.506 (2100)
- Population density 76.09 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.45 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Myanmar?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Myanmar was 1.32 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 1.32 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1979.
- How does Myanmar rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Myanmar ranks 6th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 176.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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