Refugees by country of origin in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Refugees by country of origin was 5,152 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Uzbekistan, 1994–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Uzbekistan recorded 5,152 people for refugees by country of origin in 2024.
That represents a change of up 16.0% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Uzbekistan peaked at 69,745 people in 1996 and was at its lowest, 142 people, in 1995.
That places Uzbekistan 74th 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 Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 29,060 people | — |
| 1995 | 142 people | -99.5% |
| 1996 | 69,745 people | +49016.2% |
| 1997 | 69,068 people | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 51,722 people | -25.1% |
| 1999 | 45,527 people | -12.0% |
| 2000 | 3,628 people | -92.0% |
| 2001 | 3,454 people | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 6,882 people | +99.2% |
| 2003 | 7,394 people | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 7,292 people | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 8,322 people | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 9,095 people | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 5,658 people | -37.8% |
| 2008 | 6,297 people | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 6,662 people | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 8,841 people | +32.7% |
| 2011 | 12,667 people | +43.3% |
| 2012 | 11,593 people | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 4,953 people | -57.3% |
| 2014 | 4,790 people | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 4,197 people | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 3,824 people | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 3,405 people | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 3,276 people | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 3,217 people | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 3,112 people | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 3,014 people | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 4,347 people | +44.2% |
| 2023 | 4,440 people | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 5,152 people | +16.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44,211 people | 142 people | 69,745 people | 6 |
| 2000s | 6,468 people | 3,454 people | 9,095 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,076 people | 3,217 people | 12,667 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,013 people | 3,014 people | 5,152 people | 5 |
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More population data for Uzbekistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3429 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5966 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3429 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0954 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 45,593 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3062 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Population density 168.73 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4.45 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Uzbekistan?
- Refugees by country of origin in Uzbekistan was 5,152 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 Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 69,745 people in 1996.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 142 people in 1995.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Uzbekistan ranks 74th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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.