Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Namibia
Namibia: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 646 in 2024. β Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Namibia, 1966β2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Namibia stood at 646.
That represents a change of up 44.5% on the previous year and down 48.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Namibia peaked at 77,550 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 12, in 1995.
That places Namibia 109th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 645 | 180 | 1,330 | 4 |
| 1970s | 11,189 | 900 | 40,580 | 10 |
| 1980s | 66,787 | 3,704 | 77,550 | 10 |
| 1990s | 397.56 | 12 | 1,900 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1,393 | 918 | 2,307 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,136 | 459 | 1,368 | 10 |
| 2020s | 461.6 | 317 | 646 | 5 |
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More population data for Namibia
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.091 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 357,079 (2100)
- Population density 7.16 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.091 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4525 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,780 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.52 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 3.21 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 5,258 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Namibia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Namibia was 646 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 77,550 in 1984.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 in 1995.
- How does Namibia rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Namibia ranks 109th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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