Refugees by country of origin in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Refugees by country of origin was 1,259 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1974–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of origin in Tanzania, United Republic of stood at 1,259 people.
That represents a change of up 34.7% on the previous year and up 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 3,000 people in 1981 and was at its lowest, 5 people, in 1988.
That places Tanzania, United Republic of 99th 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 Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 320 people | — |
| 1976 | 90 people | -71.9% |
| 1977 | 300 people | +233.3% |
| 1978 | 300 people | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 600 people | +100.0% |
| 1980 | 300 people | -50.0% |
| 1981 | 3,000 people | +900.0% |
| 1982 | 500 people | -83.3% |
| 1983 | 500 people | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 500 people | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,000 people | +300.0% |
| 1988 | 5 people | -99.8% |
| 1989 | 10 people | +100.0% |
| 1990 | 10 people | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 13 people | +30.0% |
| 1992 | 19 people | +46.2% |
| 1993 | 32 people | +68.4% |
| 1994 | 62 people | +93.8% |
| 1995 | 69 people | +11.3% |
| 1996 | 66 people | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 59 people | -10.6% |
| 1998 | 100 people | +69.5% |
| 1999 | 117 people | +17.0% |
| 2000 | 310 people | +165.0% |
| 2001 | 369 people | +19.0% |
| 2002 | 578 people | +56.6% |
| 2003 | 703 people | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 982 people | +39.7% |
| 2005 | 1,542 people | +57.0% |
| 2006 | 1,665 people | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 1,250 people | -24.9% |
| 2008 | 1,262 people | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 1,191 people | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 1,135 people | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 1,154 people | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 1,109 people | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 1,033 people | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 843 people | -18.4% |
| 2015 | 810 people | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 579 people | -28.5% |
| 2017 | 655 people | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 723 people | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 695 people | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 684 people | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 746 people | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 790 people | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 935 people | +18.4% |
| 2024 | 1,259 people | +34.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 322 people | 90 people | 600 people | 5 |
| 1980s | 851.88 people | 5 people | 3,000 people | 8 |
| 1990s | 54.7 people | 10 people | 117 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 985.2 people | 310 people | 1,665 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 873.6 people | 579 people | 1,154 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 882.8 people | 684 people | 1,259 people | 5 |
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More population data for Tanzania, United Republic of
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.8793 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.8793 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6843 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 129,932 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.69 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.089 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.9% (2100)
- Population density 296.72 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 20.58 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Refugees by country of origin in Tanzania, United Republic of was 1,259 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 Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 3,000 people in 1981.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 people in 1988.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 99th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania, United Republic of 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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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.