Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Ukraine
Ukraine: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 5.22 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Ukraine, 1992–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ukraine recorded 5.22 million for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 1,525.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Ukraine peaked at 5.96 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 39, in 1992.
Ukraine ranks 1st of 205 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Ukraine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 39 | — |
| 1993 | 133 | +241.0% |
| 1994 | 917 | +589.5% |
| 1995 | 1,702 | +85.6% |
| 1996 | 6,106 | +258.8% |
| 1997 | 6,348 | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 4,599 | -27.6% |
| 1999 | 12,235 | +166.0% |
| 2000 | 19,310 | +57.8% |
| 2001 | 26,712 | +38.3% |
| 2002 | 85,258 | +219.2% |
| 2003 | 94,141 | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 89,582 | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 84,223 | -6.0% |
| 2006 | 63,716 | -24.3% |
| 2007 | 25,980 | -59.2% |
| 2008 | 28,416 | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 24,512 | -13.7% |
| 2010 | 25,102 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 25,372 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 25,248 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 5,154 | -79.6% |
| 2014 | 237,617 | +4510.3% |
| 2015 | 321,399 | +35.3% |
| 2016 | 239,062 | -25.6% |
| 2017 | 139,581 | -41.6% |
| 2018 | 93,248 | -33.2% |
| 2019 | 59,844 | -35.8% |
| 2020 | 35,156 | -41.3% |
| 2021 | 27,562 | -21.6% |
| 2022 | 5.68 million | +20523.2% |
| 2023 | 5.96 million | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 5.12 million | -14.1% |
| 2025 | 5.22 million | +2.0% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 5.22 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,477, 2109.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 5.22 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 12379.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Ukraine changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +20523.2% | 27,562 | 5.68 million |
| 2014 | +4510.3% | 5,154 | 237,617 |
| 1994 | +589.5% | 133 | 917 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,010 | 39 | 12,235 | 8 |
| 2000s | 54,185 | 19,310 | 94,141 | 10 |
| 2010s | 117,163 | 5,154 | 321,399 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.68 million | 27,562 | 5.96 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
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- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8622 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.697 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8225 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.65 (2100)
- Population density 26.23 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 402,266 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Ukraine?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Ukraine was 5.22 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 5.96 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 39 in 1992.
- How does Ukraine rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Ukraine ranks 1st out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,525.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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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