Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uganda
Uganda: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 10,377 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10,377
Change on year
up 24.0%
World rank
62nd
of 202 countries
All-time high
315,346
in 1983
All-time low
950
in 1973
Years of data
52
1973–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uganda, 1973–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 10,377 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2024.
That represents a change of up 24.0% on the previous year and up 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uganda peaked at 315,346 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 950, in 1973.
That places Uganda 62nd out of 202 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.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 950 | — |
| 1974 | 2,630 | +176.8% |
| 1975 | 2,510 | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 3,250 | +29.5% |
| 1977 | 8,000 | +146.2% |
| 1978 | 8,820 | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 88,710 | +905.8% |
| 1980 | 224,301 | +152.8% |
| 1981 | 176,691 | -21.2% |
| 1982 | 271,285 | +53.5% |
| 1983 | 315,346 | +16.2% |
| 1984 | 293,991 | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 306,060 | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 238,652 | -22.0% |
| 1987 | 111,071 | -53.5% |
| 1988 | 21,975 | -80.2% |
| 1989 | 21,358 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 58,820 | +175.4% |
| 1991 | 39,386 | -33.0% |
| 1992 | 32,456 | -17.6% |
| 1993 | 33,406 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 31,446 | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 24,161 | -23.2% |
| 1996 | 28,335 | +17.3% |
| 1997 | 55,232 | +94.9% |
| 1998 | 13,294 | -75.9% |
| 1999 | 13,929 | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 32,405 | +132.6% |
| 2001 | 40,133 | +23.8% |
| 2002 | 40,414 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 35,240 | -12.8% |
| 2004 | 31,955 | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 34,208 | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 21,735 | -36.5% |
| 2007 | 21,325 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 7,533 | -64.7% |
| 2009 | 7,543 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,421 | -14.9% |
| 2011 | 5,658 | -11.9% |
| 2012 | 5,588 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 8,166 | +46.1% |
| 2014 | 7,177 | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 6,311 | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 6,229 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 6,409 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 7,034 | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 7,301 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 7,442 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 7,882 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 7,567 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 8,370 | +10.6% |
| 2024 | 10,377 | +24.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16,410 | 950 | 88,710 | 7 |
| 1980s | 198,073 | 21,358 | 315,346 | 10 |
| 1990s | 33,046 | 13,294 | 58,820 | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,249 | 7,533 | 40,414 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,629 | 5,588 | 8,166 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,328 | 7,442 | 10,377 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uganda?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uganda was 10,377 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 315,346 in 1983.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 950 in 1973.
- How does Uganda rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Uganda ranks 62nd out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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