Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Russia
Russia: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 99,360 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Russia, 1964–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Russia stood at 99,360.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 48.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Russia peaked at 251,394 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 50, in 1977.
Russia ranks 27th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 120 | — |
| 1966 | 17,970 | +14875.0% |
| 1970 | 170 | -99.1% |
| 1971 | 160 | -5.9% |
| 1972 | 150 | -6.2% |
| 1973 | 110 | -26.7% |
| 1974 | 80 | -27.3% |
| 1975 | 70 | -12.5% |
| 1976 | 60 | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 50 | -16.7% |
| 1978 | 50 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 10,821 | +21542.0% |
| 1981 | 11,562 | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 11,569 | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 11,574 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 11,577 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 11,582 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 10,226 | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 8,683 | -15.1% |
| 1988 | 33,636 | +287.4% |
| 1989 | 68,496 | +103.6% |
| 1990 | 117,736 | +71.9% |
| 1991 | 155,576 | +32.1% |
| 1992 | 213,802 | +37.4% |
| 1993 | 243,312 | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 251,394 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 207,027 | -17.6% |
| 1996 | 173,722 | -16.1% |
| 1997 | 198,055 | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 172,724 | -12.8% |
| 1999 | 28,319 | -83.6% |
| 2000 | 40,309 | +42.3% |
| 2001 | 45,154 | +12.0% |
| 2002 | 91,625 | +102.9% |
| 2003 | 96,414 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 108,096 | +12.1% |
| 2005 | 103,037 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 159,383 | +54.7% |
| 2007 | 93,218 | -41.5% |
| 2008 | 103,061 | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 109,452 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 111,944 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 109,783 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 110,587 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 74,310 | -32.8% |
| 2014 | 70,552 | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 67,008 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 62,759 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 61,584 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 61,457 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 62,353 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 52,742 | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 68,547 | +30.0% |
| 2022 | 80,093 | +16.8% |
| 2023 | 86,135 | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 96,869 | +12.5% |
| 2025 | 99,360 | +2.6% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 99,360 is above the median for high income countries, which is 111, 895.1× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Russia's 99,360 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 235.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Russia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +21542.0% | 50 | 10,821 |
| 1966 | +14875.0% | 120 | 17,970 |
| 1988 | +287.4% | 8,683 | 33,636 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,045 | 120 | 17,970 | 2 |
| 1970s | 100 | 50 | 170 | 9 |
| 1980s | 18,973 | 8,683 | 68,496 | 10 |
| 1990s | 176,167 | 28,319 | 251,394 | 10 |
| 2000s | 94,975 | 40,309 | 159,383 | 10 |
| 2010s | 79,234 | 61,457 | 111,944 | 10 |
| 2020s | 80,624 | 52,742 | 99,360 | 6 |
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- Population density 7.72 (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Russia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Russia was 99,360 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 251,394 in 1994.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 in 1977.
- How does Russia rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Russia ranks 27th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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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