Refugees by country of origin in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Refugees by country of origin was 96,869 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Russian Federation, 1964–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of origin in Russian Federation stood at 96,869 people.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.5% on the previous year and up 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Russian Federation peaked at 251,394 people in 1994 and was at its lowest, 50 people, in 1977.
Russian Federation ranks 28th of 204 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees by country of origin in Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 120 people | — |
| 1966 | 17,970 people | +14875.0% |
| 1970 | 170 people | -99.1% |
| 1971 | 160 people | -5.9% |
| 1972 | 150 people | -6.2% |
| 1973 | 110 people | -26.7% |
| 1974 | 80 people | -27.3% |
| 1975 | 70 people | -12.5% |
| 1976 | 60 people | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 50 people | -16.7% |
| 1978 | 50 people | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 10,821 people | +21542.0% |
| 1981 | 11,562 people | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 11,569 people | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 11,574 people | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 11,577 people | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 11,582 people | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 10,226 people | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 8,683 people | -15.1% |
| 1988 | 33,636 people | +287.4% |
| 1989 | 68,496 people | +103.6% |
| 1990 | 117,736 people | +71.9% |
| 1991 | 155,576 people | +32.1% |
| 1992 | 213,802 people | +37.4% |
| 1993 | 243,312 people | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 251,394 people | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 207,027 people | -17.6% |
| 1996 | 173,722 people | -16.1% |
| 1997 | 198,055 people | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 172,724 people | -12.8% |
| 1999 | 28,319 people | -83.6% |
| 2000 | 40,309 people | +42.3% |
| 2001 | 45,154 people | +12.0% |
| 2002 | 91,625 people | +102.9% |
| 2003 | 96,414 people | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 108,096 people | +12.1% |
| 2005 | 103,037 people | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 159,383 people | +54.7% |
| 2007 | 93,218 people | -41.5% |
| 2008 | 103,061 people | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 109,452 people | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 111,944 people | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 109,783 people | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 110,587 people | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 74,310 people | -32.8% |
| 2014 | 70,552 people | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 67,008 people | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 62,759 people | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 61,584 people | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 61,457 people | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 62,353 people | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 52,742 people | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 68,547 people | +30.0% |
| 2022 | 80,093 people | +16.8% |
| 2023 | 86,135 people | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 96,869 people | +12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,045 people | 120 people | 17,970 people | 2 |
| 1970s | 100 people | 50 people | 170 people | 9 |
| 1980s | 18,973 people | 8,683 people | 68,496 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 176,167 people | 28,319 people | 251,394 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 94,975 people | 40,309 people | 159,383 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 79,234 people | 61,457 people | 111,944 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 76,877 people | 52,742 people | 96,869 people | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Russian Federation?
- Refugees by country of origin in Russian Federation was 96,869 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 251,394 people in 1994.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 people in 1977.
- How does Russian Federation rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Russian Federation ranks 28th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.