Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Tonga
Tonga: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 2.44 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Tonga, 1997–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Tonga is 2.44 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 93.3% on the previous year and down 87.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Tonga peaked at 57.14 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Tonga 141st 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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 57.14 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 2004 | -54.55 % change on previous year | -195.5% |
| 2005 | -100 % change on previous year | +83.3% |
| 2007 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 40 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 57.14 % change on previous year | +42.9% |
| 2013 | 45.45 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2014 | 18.75 % change on previous year | -58.7% |
| 2015 | 15.79 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2016 | 13.64 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2017 | 36 % change on previous year | +164.0% |
| 2018 | -5.88 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2020 | -3.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | -9.68 % change on previous year | +209.7% |
| 2022 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -173.8% |
| 2023 | 36.67 % change on previous year | +413.3% |
| 2024 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 2.44 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.65 % change on previous year, 19% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 2.44 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.51 % change on previous year, 54% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | -49.57 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 57.14 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 22.09 % change on previous year | -5.88 % change on previous year | 57.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.69 % change on previous year | -9.68 % change on previous year | 36.67 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 138 Ethiopia 3.84 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Myanmar 3.04 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Egypt 2.49 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Kyrgyzstan 2.29 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Guinea-Bissau 2.21 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Congo 2.1 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Tonga
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.4068 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5565 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 131.22 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8047 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3365 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 163.72 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6,812 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Tonga?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Tonga was 2.44 % 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 Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 57.14 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Tonga rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- Tonga ranks 141st out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.