Refugees by country of origin in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Refugees by country of origin was 160 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Saint Lucia, 1998–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees by country of origin in Saint Lucia is 160 people, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 36.8% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Saint Lucia peaked at 1,025 people in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5 people, in 1998.
That places Saint Lucia 139th out of 204 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.
Refugees by country of origin in Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 people | — |
| 1999 | 10 people | +100.0% |
| 2000 | 12 people | +20.0% |
| 2001 | 9 people | -25.0% |
| 2002 | 12 people | +33.3% |
| 2003 | 16 people | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 32 people | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 96 people | +200.0% |
| 2006 | 163 people | +69.8% |
| 2007 | 227 people | +39.3% |
| 2008 | 288 people | +26.9% |
| 2009 | 312 people | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 334 people | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 432 people | +29.3% |
| 2012 | 567 people | +31.2% |
| 2013 | 711 people | +25.4% |
| 2014 | 921 people | +29.5% |
| 2015 | 1,011 people | +9.8% |
| 2016 | 993 people | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 995 people | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,025 people | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 843 people | -17.8% |
| 2020 | 726 people | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 457 people | -37.1% |
| 2022 | 94 people | -79.4% |
| 2023 | 117 people | +24.5% |
| 2024 | 160 people | +36.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.5 people | 5 people | 10 people | 2 |
| 2000s | 116.7 people | 9 people | 312 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 783.2 people | 334 people | 1,025 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 310.8 people | 94 people | 726 people | 5 |
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More population data for Saint Lucia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9618 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.4099 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9618 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8104 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 177.86 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1629 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Population density 177.41 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4,097 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Saint Lucia?
- Refugees by country of origin in Saint Lucia was 160 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 Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,025 people in 2018.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 people in 1998.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Saint Lucia ranks 139th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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.