Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tonga
Tonga: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 42 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tonga, 1996–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tonga stood at 42. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 121.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tonga peaked at 42 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
That places Tonga 165th 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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | — |
| 1997 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 7 | — |
| 2003 | 11 | +57.1% |
| 2004 | 5 | -54.5% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 5 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 5 | — |
| 2009 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 7 | +40.0% |
| 2012 | 11 | +57.1% |
| 2013 | 16 | +45.5% |
| 2014 | 19 | +18.8% |
| 2015 | 22 | +15.8% |
| 2016 | 25 | +13.6% |
| 2017 | 34 | +36.0% |
| 2018 | 32 | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 32 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 31 | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 28 | -9.7% |
| 2022 | 30 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 41 | +36.7% |
| 2024 | 42 | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 0 | 11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.3 | 5 | 34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.4 | 28 | 42 | 5 |
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More population data for Tonga
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 131.22 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8047 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3365 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.013 (2100)
- Population density 163.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6,812 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.013 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.8047 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.9268 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -0.9268 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tonga?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tonga was 42 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 42 in 2024.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Tonga rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Tonga ranks 165th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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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