Number of refugees per 100000 in South Africa
South Africa: Number of refugees per 100000 was 1.83 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.83
Change on year
up 26.2%
World rank
159th
of 202 countries
All-time high
113.77
in 1984
All-time low
0.2754
in 2001
Years of data
59
1966–2024
Number of refugees per 100000 in South Africa, 1966–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of refugees per 100000 in South Africa is 1.83, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.2% on the previous year and up 141.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of refugees per 100000 in South Africa peaked at 113.77 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0.2754, in 2001.
South Africa ranks 159th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of refugees per 100000 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 1.98 | — |
| 1967 | 2.22 | +11.8% |
| 1968 | 3.53 | +59.4% |
| 1969 | 1.34 | -62.0% |
| 1970 | 2.06 | +53.9% |
| 1971 | 3.7 | +79.4% |
| 1972 | 3.35 | -9.7% |
| 1973 | 3.87 | +15.6% |
| 1974 | 5.52 | +42.7% |
| 1975 | 5.29 | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 8.26 | +56.0% |
| 1977 | 8.83 | +6.9% |
| 1978 | 13.78 | +56.0% |
| 1979 | 25.42 | +84.5% |
| 1980 | 82.15 | +223.1% |
| 1981 | 81.53 | -0.8% |
| 1982 | 89.92 | +10.3% |
| 1983 | 105.44 | +17.3% |
| 1984 | 113.77 | +7.9% |
| 1985 | 108.75 | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 91.82 | -15.6% |
| 1987 | 70.06 | -23.7% |
| 1988 | 64.72 | -7.6% |
| 1989 | 43.24 | -33.2% |
| 1990 | 36.28 | -16.1% |
| 1991 | 26.88 | -25.9% |
| 1992 | 21.77 | -19.0% |
| 1993 | 20.99 | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 3.44 | -83.6% |
| 1995 | 1.1 | -67.9% |
| 1996 | 0.6338 | -42.6% |
| 1997 | 0.5277 | -16.7% |
| 1998 | 0.3981 | -24.6% |
| 1999 | 0.4066 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 0.3562 | -12.4% |
| 2001 | 0.2754 | -22.7% |
| 2002 | 0.5644 | +104.9% |
| 2003 | 0.5856 | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 0.5327 | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 0.5233 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 1 | +91.5% |
| 2007 | 0.9381 | -6.4% |
| 2008 | 0.8784 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 0.7346 | -16.4% |
| 2010 | 0.7145 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 0.7963 | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 0.7679 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 0.7754 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 0.7591 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 0.788 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 0.7894 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 0.7999 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 0.8223 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 0.7401 | -10.0% |
| 2020 | 0.7827 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 1.05 | +33.6% |
| 2022 | 1.26 | +20.2% |
| 2023 | 1.45 | +15.7% |
| 2024 | 1.83 | +26.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.27 | 1.34 | 3.53 | 4 |
| 1970s | 8.01 | 2.06 | 25.42 | 10 |
| 1980s | 85.14 | 43.24 | 113.77 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.24 | 0.3981 | 36.28 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6391 | 0.2754 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7753 | 0.7145 | 0.8223 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.27 | 0.7827 | 1.83 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of refugees per 100000 in South Africa?
- Number of refugees per 100000 in South Africa was 1.83 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of refugees per 100000 recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 113.77 in 1984.
- What is the lowest number of refugees per 100000 recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2754 in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for number of refugees per 100000?
- South Africa ranks 159th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of refugees per 100000 rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of refugees per 100000. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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