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United Arab Emirates: Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin

In , United Arab Emirates's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin was 261.00.

That's up 14.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 155,831.66 . United Arab Emirates ranks #131 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
580.00
Trough
31.00
1-year change
+14.0%
5-year change
+68.4%
+11.0% / yr
10-year change
+210.7%
+12.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin
261.0000
229.0000
199.0000
160.0000
181.0000
155.0000
169.0000
137.0000
103.0000
91.0000

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 United Arab Emirates's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin was 261.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
United Arab Emirates's Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin rose 14.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #131 out of 196 countries reporting Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin.
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.
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.