Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Russia
Russia: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 12.46 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Russia, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Russia stood at 12.46 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 65.2% on the previous year and up 346.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Russia peaked at 287.38 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -83.6 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Russia 98th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, 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, annual growth in Russia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -5.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -6.25 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1973 | -26.67 % change on previous year | +326.7% |
| 1974 | -27.27 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1975 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -54.2% |
| 1976 | -14.29 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1977 | -16.67 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 6.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0.0605 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 1983 | 0.0432 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 1984 | 0.0259 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0432 % change on previous year | +66.6% |
| 1986 | -11.71 % change on previous year | -27208.2% |
| 1987 | -15.09 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 1988 | 287.38 % change on previous year | -2004.6% |
| 1989 | 103.64 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1990 | 71.89 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 1991 | 32.14 % change on previous year | -55.3% |
| 1992 | 37.43 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 1993 | 13.8 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 1994 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -75.9% |
| 1995 | -17.65 % change on previous year | -631.3% |
| 1996 | -16.09 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1997 | 14.01 % change on previous year | -187.1% |
| 1998 | -12.79 % change on previous year | -191.3% |
| 1999 | -83.6 % change on previous year | +553.7% |
| 2000 | 42.34 % change on previous year | -150.6% |
| 2001 | 12.02 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 2002 | 102.92 % change on previous year | +756.2% |
| 2003 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 2004 | 12.12 % change on previous year | +131.8% |
| 2005 | -4.68 % change on previous year | -138.6% |
| 2006 | 54.69 % change on previous year | -1268.5% |
| 2007 | -41.51 % change on previous year | -175.9% |
| 2008 | 10.56 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 2009 | 6.2 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 2010 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -63.3% |
| 2011 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -184.8% |
| 2012 | 0.7324 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 2013 | -32.8 % change on previous year | -4579.3% |
| 2014 | -5.06 % change on previous year | -84.6% |
| 2015 | -5.02 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2016 | -6.34 % change on previous year | +26.2% |
| 2017 | -1.87 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 2018 | -0.2062 % change on previous year | -89.0% |
| 2019 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -807.0% |
| 2020 | -15.41 % change on previous year | -1157.2% |
| 2021 | 29.97 % change on previous year | -294.4% |
| 2022 | 16.84 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 2023 | 7.54 % change on previous year | -55.2% |
| 2024 | 12.46 % change on previous year | +65.2% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 12.46 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 29.56 % change on previous year, 42% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Russia's 12.46 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.09 % change on previous year, 73% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Russia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -27208.2% | 0.0432 % change on previous year | -11.71 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | -4579.3% | 0.7324 % change on previous year | -32.8 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | +2004.6% | -15.09 % change on previous year | 287.38 % change on previous year |
| 2006 | +1268.5% | -4.68 % change on previous year | 54.69 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -1157.2% | 1.46 % change on previous year | -15.41 % change on previous year |
| 2019 | +807.0% | -0.2062 % change on previous year | 1.46 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -13.69 % change on previous year | -27.27 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 41.25 % change on previous year | -15.09 % change on previous year | 287.38 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 4.25 % change on previous year | -83.6 % change on previous year | 71.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.99 % change on previous year | -41.51 % change on previous year | 102.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.88 % change on previous year | -32.8 % change on previous year | 2.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.28 % change on previous year | -15.41 % change on previous year | 29.97 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 95 Nigeria 13.96 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Cote d'Ivoire 13.26 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Georgia 12.65 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Qatar 12.07 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Djibouti 11.68 % change on previous year compare
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More population data for Russia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 133,133 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2976 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2771 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 7.72 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.86 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Russia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Russia was 12.46 % 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 287.38 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was -83.6 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Russia rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- Russia ranks 98th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 346.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.