Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 5,164 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uzbekistan, 1994–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Uzbekistan recorded 5,164 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 23.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uzbekistan peaked at 69,745 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 142, in 1995.
That places Uzbekistan 78th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, 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 Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 29,060 | — |
| 1995 | 142 | -99.5% |
| 1996 | 69,745 | +49016.2% |
| 1997 | 69,068 | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 51,722 | -25.1% |
| 1999 | 45,527 | -12.0% |
| 2000 | 3,628 | -92.0% |
| 2001 | 3,454 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 6,882 | +99.2% |
| 2003 | 7,394 | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 7,292 | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 8,322 | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 9,095 | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 5,658 | -37.8% |
| 2008 | 6,297 | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 6,662 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 8,841 | +32.7% |
| 2011 | 12,667 | +43.3% |
| 2012 | 11,593 | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 4,953 | -57.3% |
| 2014 | 4,790 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 4,197 | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 3,824 | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 3,405 | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 3,276 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 3,217 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 3,112 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 3,014 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 4,347 | +44.2% |
| 2023 | 4,440 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 5,152 | +16.0% |
| 2025 | 5,164 | +0.2% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 5,164 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,568, 54% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 5,164 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 12.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uzbekistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +49016.2% | 142 | 69,745 |
| 2002 | +99.2% | 3,454 | 6,882 |
| 1995 | -99.5% | 29,060 | 142 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44,211 | 142 | 69,745 | 6 |
| 2000s | 6,468 | 3,454 | 9,095 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,076 | 3,217 | 12,667 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,205 | 3,014 | 5,164 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
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)
- Population growth rate 0.334 (2100)
- Population density 168.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.45 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uzbekistan?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uzbekistan was 5,164 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 69,745 in 1996.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 142 in 1995.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Uzbekistan ranks 78th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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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