Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in India
India: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 55.23 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in India, 1989–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
India recorded 55.23 % change on previous year for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 156.1% on the previous year and up 1,113.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in India peaked at 151.48 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -26.25 % change on previous year, in 2016.
India ranks 26th of 193 countries on this measure, 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 India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 30 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 106.09 % change on previous year | +253.6% |
| 1992 | 151.48 % change on previous year | +42.8% |
| 1993 | 46.03 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1994 | 119.05 % change on previous year | +158.6% |
| 1995 | 53.43 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 1996 | 50.59 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 18.18 % change on previous year | -64.1% |
| 1998 | 8.35 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 1999 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -77.3% |
| 2000 | 15.75 % change on previous year | +731.8% |
| 2001 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 2002 | 24.13 % change on previous year | +1586.9% |
| 2003 | -4.5 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 2004 | -2.69 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 2005 | 22.05 % change on previous year | -921.0% |
| 2006 | 9.35 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 2007 | 14.94 % change on previous year | +59.7% |
| 2008 | -4.42 % change on previous year | -129.6% |
| 2009 | -0.2813 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 2010 | -8.87 % change on previous year | +3054.3% |
| 2011 | -8.67 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2012 | -12.21 % change on previous year | +40.8% |
| 2013 | -22.56 % change on previous year | +84.7% |
| 2014 | -5.45 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 2015 | -5.26 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2016 | -26.25 % change on previous year | +398.7% |
| 2017 | 8.75 % change on previous year | -133.3% |
| 2018 | 20.94 % change on previous year | +139.2% |
| 2019 | 22.96 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 2021 | 14.78 % change on previous year | +185.1% |
| 2022 | 46.37 % change on previous year | +213.8% |
| 2023 | 21.56 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 2024 | 55.23 % change on previous year | +156.1% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 55.23 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.22 % change on previous year, 5.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- India's 55.23 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is 9.96 % change on previous year, 5.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -3054.3% | -0.2813 % change on previous year | -8.87 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +1586.9% | 1.43 % change on previous year | 24.13 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | +921.0% | -2.69 % change on previous year | 22.05 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 % change on previous year | 30 % change on previous year | 30 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1990s | 61.68 % change on previous year | 1.89 % change on previous year | 151.48 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 7.58 % change on previous year | -4.5 % change on previous year | 24.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.66 % change on previous year | -26.25 % change on previous year | 22.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.62 % change on previous year | 5.18 % change on previous year | 55.23 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 23 Poland 63.95 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Romania 59.95 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Togo 59.46 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Argentina 54.67 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Israel 52.87 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Costa Rica 52.66 % change on previous year compare
More population data for India
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2494 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4607 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.67 million Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7665 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7604 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 506.27 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 66.77 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in India?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in India was 55.23 % 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 151.48 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.25 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does India rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- India ranks 26th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,113.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.