Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Iran
Iran: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 4.23 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Iran, 1982–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Iran stood at 4.23 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 82.1% on the previous year and down 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Iran peaked at 430.01 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -87.5 % change on previous year, in 1987.
Iran ranks 135th 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 Iran, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 208.84 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 124.88 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1984 | -5.97 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1986 | -0.3672 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 1987 | -87.5 % change on previous year | +23731.0% |
| 1988 | 430.01 % change on previous year | -591.5% |
| 1989 | -9.37 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 1990 | 43.73 % change on previous year | -566.6% |
| 1991 | 71.79 % change on previous year | +64.1% |
| 1992 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 1993 | -10.3 % change on previous year | +747.2% |
| 1994 | 5 % change on previous year | -148.5% |
| 1995 | -7.36 % change on previous year | -247.3% |
| 1996 | -7.33 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1997 | -9.73 % change on previous year | +32.8% |
| 1998 | -4.28 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 1999 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2000 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -147.2% |
| 2001 | 4.79 % change on previous year | +192.5% |
| 2002 | 49.6 % change on previous year | +936.4% |
| 2003 | -11.44 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 2004 | -6.01 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 2005 | -13.67 % change on previous year | +127.6% |
| 2006 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -122.4% |
| 2007 | -33.26 % change on previous year | -1184.5% |
| 2008 | 0.9547 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 2009 | 5.39 % change on previous year | +464.3% |
| 2010 | -5.48 % change on previous year | -201.7% |
| 2011 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -195.0% |
| 2012 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2013 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 2014 | 9.51 % change on previous year | -929.4% |
| 2015 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 2016 | 10.77 % change on previous year | +222.3% |
| 2017 | 26.07 % change on previous year | +142.0% |
| 2018 | 9.53 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2019 | -0.7257 % change on previous year | -107.6% |
| 2020 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -743.1% |
| 2021 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 2022 | -14.15 % change on previous year | -339.6% |
| 2023 | 23.62 % change on previous year | -266.9% |
| 2024 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -82.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 4.23 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.65 % change on previous year, 33% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iran's 4.23 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.58 % change on previous year, 37% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Iran 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | -23731.0% | -0.3672 % change on previous year | -87.5 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | -1184.5% | 3.07 % change on previous year | -33.26 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 94.36 % change on previous year | -87.5 % change on previous year | 430.01 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 7.68 % change on previous year | -10.3 % change on previous year | 71.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1055 % change on previous year | -33.26 % change on previous year | 49.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.2 % change on previous year | -5.48 % change on previous year | 26.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.85 % change on previous year | -14.15 % change on previous year | 23.62 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 132 Liberia 5.13 % change on previous year compare
- 133 El Salvador 4.56 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Mongolia 4.51 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Zambia 4.01 % change on previous year compare
- 137 North Macedonia 3.87 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Ethiopia 3.84 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Iran
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6632 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.91 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6632 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5902 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 99,007 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4819 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5653 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 49.33 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.09 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Iran?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Iran was 4.23 % 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 430.01 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -87.5 % change on previous year in 1987.
- How does Iran rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- Iran ranks 135th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.