Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of was 80 in 1987. ◆ Volatile
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1972–1987
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 80, measured in 1987.
That represents a change of down 93.3% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 10,370 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 70, in 1975.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 147th out of 179 countries with data for 1987, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 700 | — |
| 1975 | 70 | -90.0% |
| 1976 | 110 | +57.1% |
| 1977 | 100 | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 120 | +20.0% |
| 1979 | 110 | -8.3% |
| 1980 | 10,370 | +9327.3% |
| 1981 | 3,500 | -66.2% |
| 1982 | 3,500 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1,260 | -64.0% |
| 1984 | 1,200 | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 80 | -93.3% |
Lao People's Democratic Republic compared with similar countries
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 80 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11,476, 1% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 80 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 155, 52% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 201.67 | 70 | 700 | 6 |
| 1980s | 3,318 | 80 | 10,370 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 144 Eritrea 119
- 145 Cuba 115 compare
- 146 Madagascar 87
- 148 Cayman Islands 53
- 149 Guyana 35 compare
- 150 Jamaica 31
More social development data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 6,489 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0008 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 6,489 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (1987)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of -4.76 % change on previous year (1984)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 80 (1987)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 80 in 1987, according to Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- What is the highest refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 10,370 in 1980.
- What is the lowest refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 70 in 1975.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 147th out of 179 countries with data for 1987.
- Is refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as part of Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.