Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Spain
Spain: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 210.71 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Spain, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Spain recorded 210.71 % change on previous year for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in 2024.
The figure is up 2,277.4% on the previous year and up 2,850.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Spain peaked at 900 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -98.48 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places Spain 3rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Spain, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -1.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -2.99 % change on previous year | +103.0% |
| 1973 | -40 % change on previous year | +1240.0% |
| 1974 | -46.15 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 1975 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1976 | 264.29 % change on previous year | -892.9% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 900 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | -90 % change on previous year | -110.0% |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | -14.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 502.78 % change on previous year | -3619.4% |
| 1997 | -1.38 % change on previous year | -100.3% |
| 1998 | -73.36 % change on previous year | +5206.7% |
| 1999 | -14.04 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 2000 | 53.06 % change on previous year | -478.1% |
| 2001 | -40 % change on previous year | -175.4% |
| 2002 | 28.89 % change on previous year | -172.2% |
| 2003 | -12.07 % change on previous year | -141.8% |
| 2004 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -132.5% |
| 2005 | -7.55 % change on previous year | -292.5% |
| 2007 | -98.48 % change on previous year | +1204.9% |
| 2008 | -29.73 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 2009 | 30.77 % change on previous year | -203.5% |
| 2010 | 20.59 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 2011 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 2012 | 30.95 % change on previous year | +1169.1% |
| 2013 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 2014 | 7.14 % change on previous year | +292.9% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | -43.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 14.71 % change on previous year | -133.9% |
| 2018 | 17.95 % change on previous year | +22.1% |
| 2019 | 10.87 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 2020 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 2021 | 5.77 % change on previous year | +194.2% |
| 2022 | 12.73 % change on previous year | +120.6% |
| 2023 | -9.68 % change on previous year | -176.0% |
| 2024 | 210.71 % change on previous year | -2277.4% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 210.71 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 29.56 % change on previous year, 7.1× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Spain's 210.71 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.09 % change on previous year, 12.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Spain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -5206.7% | -1.38 % change on previous year | -73.36 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +3619.4% | -14.29 % change on previous year | 502.78 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | +2277.4% | -9.68 % change on previous year | 210.71 % change on previous year |
| 1973 | -1240.0% | -2.99 % change on previous year | -40 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.39 % change on previous year | -46.15 % change on previous year | 264.29 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 202.5 % change on previous year | -90 % change on previous year | 900 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | 79.94 % change on previous year | -73.36 % change on previous year | 502.78 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | -7.91 % change on previous year | -98.48 % change on previous year | 53.06 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.31 % change on previous year | -43.33 % change on previous year | 30.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.3 % change on previous year | -9.68 % change on previous year | 210.71 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 1 Sweden 326.09 % change on previous year compare
- 2 United States 225.79 % change on previous year compare
- 4 France 178 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Burkina Faso 173.53 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Chile 152.97 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Spain
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.98 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6358 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 44,220 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1636 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2658 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 66.29 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.24 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Spain?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Spain was 210.71 % 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 900 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -98.48 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Spain rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- Spain ranks 3rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,850.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.