Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Netherlands
Netherlands: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 136 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Netherlands, 1994–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 136 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2024.
The figure is up 103.0% on the previous year and up 115.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Netherlands peaked at 155 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2001.
That places Netherlands 143rd 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.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 75 | — |
| 1995 | 86 | +14.7% |
| 1996 | 97 | +12.8% |
| 1997 | 77 | -20.6% |
| 1998 | 57 | -26.0% |
| 1999 | 29 | -49.1% |
| 2000 | 14 | -51.7% |
| 2001 | 5 | -64.3% |
| 2002 | 32 | +540.0% |
| 2003 | 38 | +18.8% |
| 2004 | 45 | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 155 | +244.4% |
| 2006 | 41 | -73.5% |
| 2007 | 44 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 46 | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 44 | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 52 | +18.2% |
| 2011 | 61 | +17.3% |
| 2012 | 64 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 59 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 63 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 64 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 32 | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 39 | +21.9% |
| 2018 | 41 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 55 | +34.1% |
| 2020 | 51 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 58 | +13.7% |
| 2022 | 56 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 67 | +19.6% |
| 2024 | 136 | +103.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 70.17 | 29 | 97 | 6 |
| 2000s | 46.4 | 5 | 155 | 10 |
| 2010s | 53 | 32 | 64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.6 | 51 | 136 | 5 |
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1961 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5458 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1961 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2761 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.201 (2100)
- Population density 519.97 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 757,165 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.201 (2100)
- General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.3977 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Netherlands?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Netherlands was 136 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 155 in 2005.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2001.
- How does Netherlands rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Netherlands ranks 143rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 115.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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