Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Dominica
Dominica: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 20.55 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Dominica, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Dominica stood at 20.55 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.8% on the previous year and up 240.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Dominica peaked at 183.33 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -42.86 % change on previous year, in 2016.
Dominica ranks 75th of 193 countries on this measure, 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, annual growth in Dominica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 183.33 % change on previous year | +816.7% |
| 2004 | 41.18 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 2005 | 25 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 2006 | 63.33 % change on previous year | +153.3% |
| 2007 | 18.37 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 2008 | -3.45 % change on previous year | -118.8% |
| 2009 | -8.93 % change on previous year | +158.9% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | -3.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -256.1% |
| 2013 | -21.15 % change on previous year | -445.5% |
| 2014 | -14.63 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | -42.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 30 % change on previous year | -170.0% |
| 2018 | 38.46 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 2019 | 38.89 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 10 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 2021 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -118.2% |
| 2022 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -405.6% |
| 2023 | 28.07 % change on previous year | +405.3% |
| 2024 | 20.55 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
Dominica compared with similar countries
- Dominica's 20.55 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.65 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Dominica's 20.55 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 27.39 % change on previous year, 75% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.35 % change on previous year | -8.93 % change on previous year | 183.33 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.09 % change on previous year | -42.86 % change on previous year | 38.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.47 % change on previous year | -1.82 % change on previous year | 28.07 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 72 Haiti 21.38 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Malaysia 21.02 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Montenegro 20.92 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Morocco 20.19 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Jamaica 19.92 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Fiji 19.81 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Dominica
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7694 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.92 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7694 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.882 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 74.17 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2916 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8169 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 65.52 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2,064 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Dominica?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Dominica was 20.55 % 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 Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 183.33 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was -42.86 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Dominica rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- Dominica ranks 75th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 240.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominica 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.