Steady Increase in Refugee Population

The refugee population in Argentina has shown a consistent upward trend over the last decade, with an increase from 2.38 thousand in 2000 to 4.09 thousand in 2022. This growth reflects a 71.8% increase over the period, highlighting the country's growing role as a host for displaced individuals.

Acceleration in Growth Rate Post-2017

A notable acceleration in the growth rate of the refugee population occurred after 2017. Between 2017 and 2022, the population increased from 3.33 thousand to 4.09 thousand, marking a 22.8% increase in just five years. This compares to a 14.2% increase in the previous five years (2012 to 2017), indicating a significant rise in the pace at which Argentina has been receiving refugees.

Slight Fluctuations Observed in Annual Figures

While the overall trend has been upward, slight fluctuations in the refugee population have been observed. Notably, there was a temporary increase to 3.47 thousand in 2014, followed by a decrease in the subsequent year, before resuming the growth trend. Such variations underline the dynamic nature of refugee migration and resettlement patterns.

Significant Milestones in Population Growth

Argentina surpassed the 3 thousand refugee mark in 2004, with a population of 2.90 thousand reaching 3.05 thousand by the end of the year. By 2022, the refugee population crossed the 4 thousand threshold, marking significant milestones in the country's refugee acceptance and integration efforts over the years.

Highest Annual Increase in Recent Years

The most substantial annual growth in recent times was observed between 2021 and 2022, with an increase of 0.04 thousand refugees. This represents the largest year-on-year growth within the last five years, suggesting an uptick in the number of individuals seeking refuge in Argentina during this period.

Initial Decade of Moderate Growth

Between 2000 and 2010, the refugee population experienced a moderate growth of 0.88 thousand, from 2.38 thousand to 3.26 thousand. This period of steadier, more gradual increase contrasts with the more rapid expansions observed in later years, illustrating a changing landscape in global displacement and migration towards Argentina.

Comparative Analysis of Early and Recent Growth Rates

The initial five years of the provided data (2000 to 2005) saw a growth of 0.67 thousand refugees, compared to the last five years (2018 to 2022), which saw a higher growth of 0.65 thousand refugees. Despite the similar numeric growth, the proportionate increase in the latter period is notably higher due to the already larger base population, underscoring an intensifying trend in refugee inflow into Argentina.