Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 0 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0
World rank
196th
of 205 countries
All-time high
5
in 1995
All-time low
0
in 2012
Years of data
15
1995–2025
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tuvalu, 1995–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tuvalu is 0, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tuvalu peaked at 5 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2012.
Tuvalu ranks 196th of 205 countries on this measure, 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 Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | — |
| 1996 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | — |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's 0 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,477. (57 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu's 0 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 73. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 196 Anguilla 0 compare
- 196 Cayman Islands 0 compare
- 196 Iceland 0 compare
- 196 Marshall Islands 0 compare
- 196 Micronesia (country) 0
- 196 Puerto Rico 0 compare
- 196 San Marino 0 compare
- 196 Vatican 0
- 196 British Virgin Islands 0 compare
More population data for Tuvalu
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1385 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -6.62 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1385 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2735 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13.21 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5484 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.212 (2100)
- Population density 409.67 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 765 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tuvalu?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Tuvalu was 0 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 5 in 1995.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2012.
- How does Tuvalu rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Tuvalu ranks 196th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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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