Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Samoa
Samoa: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 8 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Samoa, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Samoa is 8, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 50.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Samoa peaked at 16 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
That places Samoa 181st out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 5 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | 8 | +60.0% |
| 2023 | 16 | +100.0% |
| 2024 | 8 | -50.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.67 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 0 | 16 | 5 |
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- 183 Switzerland 5 compare
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More population data for Samoa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 320.02 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.35 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3812 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.307 (2100)
- Population density 137.97 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 25,608 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.307 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.35 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.7313 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -0.7313 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Samoa?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Samoa was 8 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 16 in 2023.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Samoa rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Samoa ranks 181st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Samoa 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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