Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tunisia
Tunisia: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 3,593 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,593
Change on year
up 28.3%
World rank
83rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
3,593
in 2024
All-time low
5
in 1983
Years of data
42
1983–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tunisia, 1983–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 3,593 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2024. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
That represents a change of up 28.3% on the previous year and up 143.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tunisia peaked at 3,593 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1983.
Tunisia ranks 83rd of 202 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 | — |
| 1984 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 1989 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 40 | +471.4% |
| 1991 | 61 | +52.5% |
| 1992 | 88 | +44.3% |
| 1993 | 106 | +20.5% |
| 1994 | 208 | +96.2% |
| 1995 | 327 | +57.2% |
| 1996 | 410 | +25.4% |
| 1997 | 703 | +71.5% |
| 1998 | 931 | +32.4% |
| 1999 | 1,236 | +32.8% |
| 2000 | 1,205 | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 1,364 | +13.2% |
| 2002 | 2,543 | +86.4% |
| 2003 | 2,562 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 2,511 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 3,120 | +24.3% |
| 2006 | 2,835 | -9.1% |
| 2007 | 2,488 | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 2,334 | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 2,237 | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 2,159 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 1,930 | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 1,918 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 1,359 | -29.1% |
| 2014 | 1,476 | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 1,554 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 1,687 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 1,826 | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 1,985 | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 2,068 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 1,636 | -20.9% |
| 2021 | 2,201 | +34.5% |
| 2022 | 2,691 | +22.3% |
| 2023 | 2,800 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 3,593 | +28.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.14 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| 1990s | 411 | 40 | 1,236 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,320 | 1,205 | 3,120 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,796 | 1,359 | 2,159 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,584 | 1,636 | 3,593 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 80 Kazakhstan 4,119 compare
- 81 Tajikistan 4,045 compare
- 82 United States 4,004 compare
- 84 Kyrgyzstan 3,400 compare
- 85 Kuwait 3,019 compare
- 86 Romania 2,919 compare
More population data for Tunisia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.24 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 14,316 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6018 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7573 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.721 (2100)
- Population density 68.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 425,507 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tunisia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tunisia was 3,593 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,593 in 2024.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1983.
- How does Tunisia rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Tunisia ranks 83rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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