Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 13.97 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in United Arab Emirates, 1999–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 13.97 % change on previous year for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in 2024.
The figure is down 7.3% on the previous year and up 268.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in United Arab Emirates peaked at 738.71 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -85.52 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places United Arab Emirates 94th 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 240 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 2002 | 61.11 % change on previous year | +938.9% |
| 2003 | -44.83 % change on previous year | -173.4% |
| 2004 | 331.25 % change on previous year | -838.9% |
| 2005 | -55.07 % change on previous year | -116.6% |
| 2006 | 738.71 % change on previous year | -1441.3% |
| 2007 | 17.31 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 2008 | -16.39 % change on previous year | -194.7% |
| 2009 | 61.18 % change on previous year | -473.2% |
| 2010 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 2011 | 15.79 % change on previous year | +827.1% |
| 2012 | 19.83 % change on previous year | +25.6% |
| 2013 | -85.52 % change on previous year | -531.1% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 8.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 13.19 % change on previous year | +58.2% |
| 2017 | 33.01 % change on previous year | +150.3% |
| 2018 | 23.36 % change on previous year | -29.2% |
| 2019 | -8.28 % change on previous year | -135.5% |
| 2020 | 16.77 % change on previous year | -302.5% |
| 2021 | -11.6 % change on previous year | -169.2% |
| 2022 | 24.38 % change on previous year | -310.1% |
| 2023 | 15.08 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2024 | 13.97 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 13.97 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 29.56 % change on previous year, 47% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 13.97 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.58 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in United Arab Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1441.3% | -55.07 % change on previous year | 738.71 % change on previous year |
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 | 133.91 % change on previous year | -55.07 % change on previous year | 738.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.14 % change on previous year | -85.52 % change on previous year | 33.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.72 % change on previous year | -11.6 % change on previous year | 24.38 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 91 Uzbekistan 16.04 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Algeria 15.35 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Japan 14.58 % change on previous year compare
- 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
More population data for United Arab Emirates
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.9136 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4807 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,450 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6462 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.9% (2100)
- Population density 367.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.66 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in United Arab Emirates?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in United Arab Emirates was 13.97 % 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 738.71 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -85.52 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 94th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.