Refugees by country of origin in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Refugees by country of origin was 261 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in United Arab Emirates, 1998–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees by country of origin in United Arab Emirates is 261 people, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.0% on the previous year and up 210.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in United Arab Emirates peaked at 580 people in 2012 and was at its lowest, 5 people, in 1998.
That places United Arab Emirates 131st out of 204 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.
Refugees by country of origin in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 people | — |
| 1999 | 5 people | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 17 people | +240.0% |
| 2001 | 18 people | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 29 people | +61.1% |
| 2003 | 16 people | -44.8% |
| 2004 | 69 people | +331.2% |
| 2005 | 31 people | -55.1% |
| 2006 | 260 people | +738.7% |
| 2007 | 305 people | +17.3% |
| 2008 | 255 people | -16.4% |
| 2009 | 411 people | +61.2% |
| 2010 | 418 people | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 484 people | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 580 people | +19.8% |
| 2013 | 84 people | -85.5% |
| 2014 | 84 people | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 91 people | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 103 people | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 137 people | +33.0% |
| 2018 | 169 people | +23.4% |
| 2019 | 155 people | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 181 people | +16.8% |
| 2021 | 160 people | -11.6% |
| 2022 | 199 people | +24.4% |
| 2023 | 229 people | +15.1% |
| 2024 | 261 people | +14.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 people | 5 people | 5 people | 2 |
| 2000s | 141.1 people | 16 people | 411 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 230.5 people | 84 people | 580 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 206 people | 160 people | 261 people | 5 |
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More population data for United Arab Emirates
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4807 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.9% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.66 million people (2100)
- Population density 367.99 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.9% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6462 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in United Arab Emirates?
- Refugees by country of origin in United Arab Emirates was 261 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 580 people in 2012.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 people in 1998.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for refugees by country of origin?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 131st out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.