Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 4,163 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4,163
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
80th
of 205 countries
All-time high
107,508
in 1996
All-time low
541
in 2008
Years of data
34
1992–2025
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tajikistan, 1992–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Tajikistan recorded 4,163 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2025.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 427.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tajikistan peaked at 107,508 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 541, in 2008.
Tajikistan ranks 80th of 205 countries on this measure, 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 Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 60,008 | — |
| 1993 | 70,108 | +16.8% |
| 1994 | 57,143 | -18.5% |
| 1995 | 58,960 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 107,508 | +82.3% |
| 1997 | 75,880 | -29.4% |
| 1998 | 56,350 | -25.7% |
| 1999 | 45,166 | -19.8% |
| 2000 | 59,937 | +32.7% |
| 2001 | 56,107 | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 63,264 | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 58,935 | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 56,776 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 54,753 | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 646 | -98.8% |
| 2007 | 887 | +37.3% |
| 2008 | 541 | -39.0% |
| 2009 | 556 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 573 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 604 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 669 | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 657 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 722 | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 790 | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 932 | +18.0% |
| 2017 | 1,369 | +46.9% |
| 2018 | 1,695 | +23.8% |
| 2019 | 1,987 | +17.2% |
| 2020 | 2,219 | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 2,412 | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 2,951 | +22.3% |
| 2023 | 3,720 | +26.1% |
| 2024 | 4,045 | +8.7% |
| 2025 | 4,163 | +2.9% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 4,163 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,568, 44% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 4,163 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 9.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66,390 | 45,166 | 107,508 | 8 |
| 2000s | 35,240 | 541 | 63,264 | 10 |
| 2010s | 999.8 | 573 | 1,987 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,252 | 2,219 | 4,163 | 6 |
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More population data for Tajikistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 15,201 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.61 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.785 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.025 (2100)
- Population density 145.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.14 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tajikistan?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tajikistan was 4,163 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 107,508 in 1996.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 541 in 2008.
- How does Tajikistan rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Tajikistan ranks 80th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 427.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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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