Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Austria
Austria: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 43.48 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Austria, 1995–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Austria is 43.48 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 199.0% on the previous year and up 273.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Austria peaked at 166.67 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2015.
That places Austria 33rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Austria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -18.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 8.16 % change on previous year | -144.5% |
| 1997 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 1998 | 16.67 % change on previous year | +783.3% |
| 1999 | -25.4 % change on previous year | -252.4% |
| 2000 | -29.79 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 2001 | -18.18 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2002 | 166.67 % change on previous year | -1016.7% |
| 2003 | -5.56 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 2004 | -35.29 % change on previous year | +535.3% |
| 2005 | 40.91 % change on previous year | -215.9% |
| 2006 | -51.61 % change on previous year | -226.2% |
| 2007 | -36.67 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2008 | -21.05 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | -33.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 50 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -233.3% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 140 % change on previous year | -240.0% |
| 2019 | -25 % change on previous year | -117.9% |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 27.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 78.26 % change on previous year | +181.7% |
| 2023 | -43.9 % change on previous year | -156.1% |
| 2024 | 43.48 % change on previous year | -199.0% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 43.48 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 29.56 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Austria's 43.48 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.09 % change on previous year, 2.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -3.4 % change on previous year | -25.4 % change on previous year | 16.67 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.9425 % change on previous year | -51.61 % change on previous year | 166.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.38 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 140 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 21.12 % change on previous year | -43.9 % change on previous year | 78.26 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More population data for Austria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2038 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.65 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2038 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0974 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,924 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0912 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3729 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 89.67 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 297,643 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Austria?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Austria was 43.48 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 166.67 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Austria rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- Austria ranks 33rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Refugees by country of origin UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.