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Russian Federation: Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin

In , Russian Federation's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin was 96,869.00.

That's up 12.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 155,831.66 . Russian Federation ranks #27 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 49.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.RHCR.EO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Russian Federation Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
159,383.00
Trough
52,742.00
1-year change
+12.5%
5-year change
+55.4%
+9.2% / yr
10-year change
+37.3%
+3.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin
96,869.0000
86,135.0000
80,093.0000
68,547.0000
52,742.0000
62,353.0000
61,457.0000
61,584.0000
62,759.0000
67,008.0000

About Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin

Refugees under the mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) include individuals recognized under the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, its 1967 Protocol, the 1969 Organization of African Unity (OAU) Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, the refugee definition contained in the 1984 Cartagena Declaration on Refugees as incorporated into national laws, those recognized in accordance with the UNHCR Statute, individuals granted complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection. The refugee population also includes people in a refugee-like situation, which is a category that is descriptive in nature and includes groups of people who are outside their country or territory of origin and who face protection risks similar to those of refugees, but for whom refugee status has, for practical or other reasons, not been ascertained. Refugees under the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Palestine Refugees, are not typically included in the statistics on refugees (and people in a refugee-like situation) under the mandate of the UNHCR.

Indicator code: SM.POP.RHCR.EOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Russian Federation's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, Russian Federation's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin was 96,869.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Russian Federation's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
Russian Federation's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin rose 12.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Russian Federation rank globally on Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, Russian Federation ranked #27 out of 196 countries reporting Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin.
How does Russian Federation's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin compare to the world average?
The global average for Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin in 2024 was 155,831.66, so Russian Federation is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 49.
What is Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin and how is it measured?
Refugees under the mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) include individuals recognized under the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, its 1967 Protocol, the 1969 Organization of African Unity (OAU) Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, the refugee definition contained in the 1984 Cartagena Declaration on Refugees as incorporated into national laws, those recognized in accordance with the UNHCR Statute, individuals granted complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection. The refugee population also includes people in a refugee-like situation, which is a category that is descriptive in nature and includes groups of people who are outside their country or territory of origin and who face protection risks similar to those of refugees, but for whom refugee status has, for practical or other reasons, not been ascertained. Refugees under the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Palestine Refugees, are not typically included in the statistics on refugees (and people in a refugee-like situation) under the mandate of the UNHCR.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.RHCR.EO), CC BY 4.0.