Qatar vs United Arab Emirates: Refugees, by country of origin
Qatar
78
in 2025
United Arab Emirates
261
in 2025
Qatar rank
20th
United Arab Emirates rank
18th
Refugees, by country of origin over time
- Qatar
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 261 against 78 in Qatar, a difference of 183.
That makes United Arab Emirates's figure about 3.3 times Qatar's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, United Arab Emirates has been ahead every year.
Qatar ranks 20th and United Arab Emirates ranks 18th of 20 countries.
United Arab Emirates has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Qatar | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35 | 172 | 137 | United Arab Emirates |
| 2010s | 50.6 | 230.5 | 179.9 | United Arab Emirates |
| 2020s | 54.17 | 216.17 | 162 | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugees, by country of origin, Qatar or United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates, at 261 against 78 in Qatar as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugees, by country of origin between Qatar and United Arab Emirates?
- 183, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Qatar and United Arab Emirates?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do Qatar and United Arab Emirates rank globally for refugees, by country of origin?
- Qatar ranks 20th and United Arab Emirates ranks 18th of 20 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Refugees, by country of origin. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.